junior
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.having a lower position or less experience in a job.
adj.denoting a subordinate status or lower rank within a professional hierarchy.
Simple“She started as a junior designer but hoped to be promoted soon.”
In context“The firm is looking to hire three junior associates to handle the preliminary research for the upcoming merger case.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.used to describe the younger of two people, often a father and son with the same name.
adj.denoting the younger of two persons, typically used to distinguish a son from a father with an identical name.
Simple“The junior Mr. Smith took over the family business last year.”
In context“In many legal documents, the suffix is essential to distinguish the actions of the junior partner from those of his father.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
adj.relating to sports or competitions for young people under a certain age.
adj.pertaining to athletic leagues or competitions restricted to participants below a specific age threshold.
Simple“He played for the junior national team before turning professional.”
In context“The junior championships provide a vital scouting ground for professional clubs looking to identify emerging talent early in their development.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a student in their third year of a four-year high school or university.
n.a student in the penultimate year of a four-year secondary school or undergraduate degree programme.
Simple“As a junior, she finally started taking classes for her major.”
In context“Most juniors begin their internship applications during the spring semester to ensure a placement before their final year begins.”
- 05 B1 Intermediate
n.someone who is younger than another person.
n.a person who is younger than another, often used in a comparative social or familial context.
Simple“He was seven years my junior, but we were very close friends.”
In context“Despite being several years her junior, he possessed a level of professional maturity that commanded respect from the entire board.”
- 06 C1 Advanced
n.a lawyer who works under a more experienced lawyer.
n.a barrister who has not yet been appointed King's or Queen's Counsel; a subordinate lawyer on a legal team.
Simple“The senior lawyer asked his junior to prepare the witness list.”
In context“The lead counsel delegated the drafting of the initial motions to a talented junior who had recently joined the chambers.”
“It comes in a year where Frodin reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open girls' singles - her best result as a junior at a major.”
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