In the early part of growth or life
“When I was a young child, I wanted to be the king of the country.”
Lacking in worldly knowledge or experience
“The young child knows nothing about the Laws of Nature.”
Lacking in professional experience
“The new member of our team is still young and will require some mentoring to get up to speed.”
Newly produced or obtained
“Our guide will tell you how young wine compares to a bottle of aged wine.”
Belonging or happening near the beginning of a particular period
In a state of good health
Having been newly started, in the beginning stages of one's existence
Attractive, especially in a youthful manner
Trendy or fashionable
Relating to the time before a child is old enough to go to school
Offspring, especially of an animal before or soon after birth
“From a distance, the lion's young watches her as she stalks her prey.”
People who are young collectively
“It would be interesting to compare the values of the young of today to previous generations.”
A young plant grown from seed
A recently born child or animal
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