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junior

Pronunciation: [/ˈd͡ʒuniɚ/]

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junior: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use junior in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “school”

(noun) a student in the third year of high school or college. Someone who is not a senior yet but has completed their first two years of study.

Example

I have a few friends who are juniors in college.

Example

The senior class is organizing the event, not the juniors.

Example

Are you excited to be a junior next year?

Context: “age”

(adjective) used to describe someone who is younger or of a lower rank in a group or organization. It can also refer to things that are meant for or designed for younger people.

Example

She is the junior member of the team but learns quickly.

Example

He was not promoted because he is still junior in the company.

Example

Is the junior team playing in the morning or afternoon?

Context: “workplace”

(noun) a person holding a lower rank or position in a company or organization, such as a junior employee or junior manager.

Example

As a junior, he has a lot to learn from the senior members of the team.

Example

She was not included in the meeting as she is only a junior staff member.

Example

How does being a junior in the company impact your responsibilities?

How to pronounce junior

Pronunciation: [/ˈd͡ʒuniɚ/]

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