Younger vs. Youngest

Younger vs. Youngest — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Younger and Youngest

Youngernoun

(rare) One who is younger than another.

Youngestadjective

Most recently begun or formed.

I may be the youngest in my family but I still resent being referred to as the baby.

Youngeradjective

younger brother or sister;

little brother

Youngestadjective

(card games) Receiving dealt cards last, i.e. immediately before the next deal to the eldest.

Youngeradjective

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father;

John JuniorJohn Smith, Jr.

Youngestnoun

The youngest child in a family, or individual in a group.

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