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young

US /jʌŋ/

adjective Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The firm hires many young graduates who are eager to learn.

Word Family

NounNoun
young gốc youngness
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
young gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • youthfulsuggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
  • juvenilea young person, not fully developed
  • adolescenta juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity

Collocations

  • Easy energetic young man
    describing energetic young man (possessing or exerting or displaying energy)
  • Medium mentor young talent in the company
    to mentor young talent in the company, meaning to serve as a teacher or trusted counselor
  • Hard mobilize the young demographic to stimulate consumer spending
    to mobilize the young demographic to stimulate consumer spending, meaning to make ready for action or use
  • Very Hard cut down in the young prime of his brilliant life
    to reduce, trim, or divide regarding down in the young prime of his brilliant life

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