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“young” in English

young

Illustration of "young" in a English cultural setting — A family photo on a living room shelf, showing a smiling young man in his early twenties next to his parents, with the contrast in their ages clearly visible.

Usage note

Use 'young' to describe someone or something that is not old, especially in age or appearance.

Examples

My sister is young.
My sister is young.
He has a young son.
He has a young son.
They are a young family.
They are a young family.

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What does "young" mean?

A. young
B. bad
C. beautiful
D. big

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