younger (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈjʌŋɡər/

Definition

Comparative of young; more young.

Examples

• She looks much younger than her sister.

• He's the younger of the two twins.

• The younger generation often has different priorities.

How to Use younger

younger than (prepositional phrase)

Used to compare the age of two people or things. — "My younger sister is taller than me."

younger of (collocation)

Used to specify the younger person in a group of two. — "He is the younger of the two brothers."

Synonyms of younger

Words with a similar meaning to younger:

• junior
• immature
• juvenile

Antonyms of younger

Words with the opposite meaning to younger:

• older
• elder

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