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YOUNGER

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Dictionary entry overview: What does younger mean?

• YOUNGER (adjective)
The adjective YOUNGER has 1 sense:

1. used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

Familiarity information: YOUNGER used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• YOUNGER (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

Synonyms:

jr.; younger

Context examples:

John Junior / John Smith, Jr.

Similar:

junior (younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service)

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