Younger

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Comparative form of young; having lived or existed for a shorter time than another. Less advanced in age or development.

“My younger brother is still at university.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈjʌŋɡə/

Syllables

young·er

Related Words

Synonyms

junior lesser

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains Y, -ER ending, and double vowel O-E

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; Y provides good value in this common word

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “younger”.

ergon erugo eryon genro goner goney goury guyer gyron onery orgue rogue roguy rouen rouge rougy young youre yourn engr ergo euro genu geon

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