youth's
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A2
/juːθs/
(youth)
young age
Etymology
Etymology Information
'youth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'geoguþ', where 'geoguþ' meant 'young people or young age'.
Historical Evolution
'geoguþ' transformed into the Middle English word 'youthe', and eventually became the modern English word 'youth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'young people or young age', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'youth', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a young person.
The youth's enthusiasm was contagious.
Synonyms
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