Word
youngest
US/ˈjəŋɡəst/
UK/jˈʌŋɡəst/
Definitions
01least old
A1 · Beginner
adj. having the least age compared to everyone else in a group.
adj. the superlative degree of 'young', indicating the minimum age within a specific population or cohort.
“My youngest brother is still in primary school while the rest of us are working.”
“The youngest candidate in the local election managed to secure a surprising number of votes from the student population.”
02most recently formed
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. the newest or most recently started thing in a group.
adj. referring to the most recently established or initiated entity among several.
“This is the youngest department in the university, having only opened last year.”
“Geologists determined that this volcanic island is the youngest in the chain, formed only a few thousand years ago.”
03the youngest person
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the person who has the least age in a family or group.
n. the individual possessing the lowest chronological age within a family unit or social group.
“As the youngest, she often felt that her older sisters didn't take her seriously.”
“Being the youngest of five siblings, he quickly learned how to negotiate for attention and resources within the household.”
Usage
often used with the definite article 'the'
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “youngest” in context.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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