yearling
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈjɪə.lɪŋ/
KK: /ˈjɪr.lɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Referring to an animal that is one year old.
Example
The yearling horse was full of energy and curiosity.
Conversation
Did you see the yearling at the farm yesterday?
Yeah, it was so cute and playful!
I love how it runs around with the other horses.
Absolutely! Watching a yearling is always a joy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
young
newborn
juvenile
Antonyms
old
mature
aged
noun
Definition
An animal, especially a horse, that is one year old or has not yet turned two years old.
Example
The yearling was excited to run in the pasture with the other young horses.
Conversation
Did you see that yearling at the farm yesterday?
Yeah, it looked so adorable running around!
I can't believe how fast it was for a yearling.
Root Explanation
Yearling → It is formed from "year" (from Old English *geār*, meaning a period of twelve months) and "-ling" (a diminutive suffix indicating a young one or a small version of something). The word "yearling" refers to a young animal that is one year old.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'year' as a measure of time and '-ling' as a term for a young one. This helps you remember that a yearling is a young animal that is one year old.
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