youngest
- 01 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.
Simple“My youngest brother is still in primary school while the rest of us are working.”
In context“The youngest candidate in the local election managed to secure a surprising number of votes from the student population.”
- 02 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.
Simple“This is the youngest department in the university, having only opened last year.”
In context“Geologists determined that this volcanic island is the youngest in the chain, formed only a few thousand years ago.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“As the youngest, she often felt that her older sisters didn't take her seriously.”
In context“Being the youngest of five siblings, he quickly learned how to negotiate for attention and resources within the household.”
Usageoften used with the definite article 'the'
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Usage youngest ever · youngest black · youngest person