This meaning describes someone or something that is new in age or time. It is often used for people, animals, or plants that have recently been born or started to grow.
The young child plays outside.
My dog is still very young.
Used for living things, this meaning shows that they are in an early life stage and have not become adults or fully developed.
The young birds cannot fly yet.
She studies young animals at school.
This noun use means a young person or animal, often a child, teenager, or young animal. It refers to the group of young individuals as a whole.
The young are learning new things.
Many young attended the festival.
This meaning is metaphorical and talks about things that have just appeared or started, such as young leaves or stars, indicating newness rather than age of a person.
The young leaves are bright green.
The young stars shine in the night.
This usage describes people who lack experience in a job or activity. It means they are new or beginners and may not have full skills yet.
Don't trust young drivers yet.
He is young in this job.
In biology, 'young' as a noun means the children or babies of animals or plants, collectively called offspring or juveniles.
The mother takes care of her young.
Many young were born this spring.
Rare and informal verb form meaning to make someone or something appear younger or healthier. It is not commonly used in everyday speech.
The cream can young your skin.
Healthy food youngs the body.
