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- pronunciation:
- jun
y
 r
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
younger (used especially after one's name when one has the same first and last name as one's father and often abbreviated as "Jr.")
The proud parents introduced us to their new son, Evan Brook Junior.John Smith's son is named John Smith, Jr.- antonyms:
- senior
- similar words:
- younger
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| definition 2: |
of a lower position or rank.
This company's junior executive started work last month.- antonyms:
- senior, superior
- similar words:
- associate, inferior, lesser, lower, minor, secondary, subordinate
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| definition 3: |
of the class above sophomore and below senior in U.S. colleges and high schools; third year.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one who is younger than another.
He is my junior by five years.- antonyms:
- senior
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| definition 2: |
a student in the third year of study at a U.S. high school or college.
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| related words: |
baby, child |
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