Young
Example: The child is young and full of energy
Definition
"Young" describes someone or something that is in an early stage of life, growth, or development, typically characterized by youthfulness, freshness, and vitality, as in the phrase, 'The child is young and full of energy.'
Etymology
The word "young" originates from the Old English 'geong,' meaning youthful or not old. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'jung.' Did you know? The word has maintained its basic meaning of early life or age for over a thousand years.
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"Young" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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