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young
adjective
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Definition of young:

young (adjective):
having lived or existed for a relatively short time
being in the first or an early stage of life, growth, or development
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth.

Synonyms for young:

unfledgedageearlygreenjuniortendersmallteenagelittlegrowing
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Antonyms for young:

seniortatteredfledgedmanlysophisticatedricketybiggrownolderimproved
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