Young

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1. Adjective form

Not long born; still in the first part of life; not yet arrived at adolescence, maturity, or age; not old; juvenile; -- said of animals; as, a young child; a young man; a young fawn.

2. Adjective form

Being in the first part, pr period, of growth; as, a young plant; a young tree.

3. Adjective form

Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.

4. Noun

The offspring of animals, either a single animal or offspring collectively.

5. Noun

any immature animal
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment

6. Noun

young people collectively; "rock music appeals to the young"; "youth everywhere rises in revolt"
Vocabulary classified under Research methods
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