younger
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈjʌŋɚ/
KK: /jʌŋɚ/
adjective
Definition
This word describes someone or something that has lived for a shorter time than another person or thing, indicating less age.
Example
My sister is younger than I am.
Conversation
Did you know that my brother is actually younger than me?
Really? I thought you were the youngest in your family.
Nope, he’s two years younger and always reminds me of it.
That’s funny! Siblings can be so competitive about age.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
junior
youthful
immature
Antonyms
older
senior
mature
noun
Definition
A person who is younger than someone else, typically in terms of age.
Example
My younger brother is still in high school.
Conversation
Have you met my little brother?
Yeah, he seems really fun and younger than us.
He is! Sometimes I forget how much younger he actually is.
Root Explanation
Younger → It is formed from "young" (from Old English "geong", meaning youthful or not old) and "-er" (meaning one who is). The word "younger" refers to one who is youthful or less old than another.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is 'youthful' ('young') and the '-er' indicating a person. This helps you remember that 'younger' means a person who is less old.
Visually Confused Words
lounger