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Youth Meaning, Examples & Usage in English (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：young age (youth)
youth
/juːθ/
n.
The time in life when a person is young and full of energy, usually between childhood and being an adult.
young age
➕
/jʌŋ eɪdʒ/
n.
The period of life when a person is young, typically between childhood and adulthood, characterized by energy and growth.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'geoguþ', related to 'young', from Proto-Germanic *jugunþ-.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'You-th' — the time when you (you) have the 'th' (the) most energy and freedom.
📖 Example
Looking back at photos from his youth, he was amazed at how much energy he had.
Looking back at photos from his young age, he was amazed at how much energy he had.
🔗 Collocations
in one's youth – during the time when one is young
youthful energy – the vigor typical of young people
youth culture – the customs and trends associated with young people
🔄 Synonyms
adolescence (n.) – The period of life from puberty to adulthood
boyhood (n.) – The state or time of being a boy
early life (n.) – The initial part of a person's life
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
youthful (adj.) – Having the qualities of youth; young-looking
youthfully (adv.) – In a youthful manner
youthfulness (n.) – The quality of being youthful
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'youth' traces back to Proto-Germanic *jugunþ-, sharing a root with 'young'. In modern culture, it symbolizes vitality and is central to marketing and social movements.
Meaning 2：young people (collectively) (youth)
youth
/juːθ/
n.
Young people as a group; the collective term for all young individuals.
young people (collectively)
➕
/jʌŋ ˈpiːp(ə)l/
n.
Young people considered as a group, often referred to in social, political, or economic contexts.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The company's new app is designed to appeal to the youth by using trendy music and fast-paced videos.
The company's new app is designed to appeal to young people collectively by using trendy music and fast-paced videos.
🔗 Collocations
the youth of today – young people living in the present time
youth movement – a social or political movement driven by young people
youth unemployment – the lack of jobs for young people
🔄 Synonyms
adolescents (n.) – Young people in the process of developing from a child to an adult
teenagers (n.) – People aged between 13 and 19
youngsters (n.) – Young people, especially children or adolescents
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
youthful (adj.) – Having the qualities of youth; young-looking
youthfully (adv.) – In a youthful manner
youthfulness (n.) – The quality of being youthful
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