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younger

Pronunciation: [jʌŋɡər]

Word

Learn how to use younger in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “age comparison”

(adjective) when someone is not as old as another person. If you have a brother or sister who is a few years behind you, they are younger than you.

Example

My sister is three years younger than me.

Example

Despite being younger, he acted more mature than the older kids.

Example

Who is younger, you or your cousin?

Context: “age comparison”

(comparative adjective) to compare two things and say one is less old than the other. For example, when you compare your age to a friend's age and you are less, you would use this word.

Example

This puppy is younger than my dog.

Example

The new car is not younger than the last one; it's actually older.

Example

Is your dad younger than your mom?

How to pronounce younger

Pronunciation: [jʌŋɡər]

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