younger

¹

[ yuhng-ger ]

adjective

1. comparative of young.
2. (usually initial capital letter) (used to designate the junior of two related persons bearing the same name):

   Charles the Younger ruled after his father abdicated.

noun

1. the junior of two persons in age (often used with a possessive pronoun):

   Her brother is seven years her younger.

Younger

²

[ yuhng-ger ]

noun

1. Thomas Coleman Cole, 1844–1916, U.S. outlaw, associated with Jesse James.

Word History and Origins

Origin of younger¹

First recorded before 1000; young ( def ) + -er ⁴( def )

Example Sentences

Ms Allen-Wyatt is seen as an influential figure in Welsh women's football and has regularly spoken about her wish to inspire younger players.

From BBC

While type 2 diabetes was once a disease of older adults, it is increasingly prevalent among younger individuals: one in five people with type 2 diabetes worldwide is under 40 years old.

From Science Daily

"My sister, three years younger than me, has suffered from panic disorder for many years. She continues to inspire my research questions and my dedication to answering them."

From Science Daily

Cluster 2 patients were younger and had fewer headaches but a wider range of other issues such as muscle control and swallowing difficulties.

From Science Daily

“That kid looks quite chill,” said Barry Jenkins of the picture of his younger self he has saved on his phone.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• inconsequential
• lesser
• negligible
• petty
• secondary
• slight
• trivial
• unimportant