# younger

Pronunciation: US say "YUNG-gur" /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/; UK say "YUNG-guh" /ˈjʌŋɡə/

## Adjective

1. Comparative of young. — comparative form of young: more young
   - Simple: Comparative of young. Use it to say that someone or something has lived less time than another.
   - _The younger applicants tended to prefer fully remote roles._
   - _She married a man considerably younger than herself._

## Noun

2. A person who is less advanced in age than another.
   - Simple: A person who is not as old as another person.
   - _The younger of the two claimants stood to inherit the house._
   - _Being the younger, he often relied on his brother for advice._

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