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the young vs the youth

Both 'the young' and 'the youth' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'The young' refers to young people in general, while 'the youth' specifically refers to young people as a collective group.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1296 views

the young

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to young people in general.

This phrase is used to describe young individuals or a group of young people.

Examples:

The young are the future of our society.
She works with the young to provide educational support.

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I wanted to play the young me.
You're the young me now.
Everyone wrote: Journalists, writers, teachers, public figures, the young and even children.
I want your daughter to play the young you.
Altered in one go future of the young Ahab.
You suspected me when the young concubine died.
Something very special for the young entomologist.
Music was made for the young.
For the young teacher had something important.
Mr Abrahams, the young one, is waiting for you.
We appreciate the young for expressing their views.
I'd be the laughingstock of the young astronomer's club.
I think they find the young gentleman very entertaining, madam.
I kind of had feelings for the young dress girl.
Give us all the young love gossip.
Nigel meets the young and beautiful Naomi.
Usually it's the young boys banging the drums.
This city is all about the young.
We hire people like the young Miss Quimby here.
No, I just correspond with the young women.

Alternatives:

young people
the younger generation
the youth of today
the young ones
the young generation

the youth

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to young people as a collective group.

This phrase is used to refer to young people as a group or category.

Examples:

The youth of today face many challenges.
She is dedicated to working with the youth in the community.

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I was to look after the youth.
European cooperation in the youth field should be evidence based, pertinent and concrete.
Doing good work among the youth.
It was quite successful in the youth market.
The important thing is that metal the youth a way, ... their emotions directly and free to express.
There will be no more reform sect, and what a message for you to send back to the youth of Paradise who were even thinking about moving west.
To center the youth of Toledo.
We're the youth of tomorrow.
Then all the youth of England were on fire.
Just helping the youth of America get a leg up.
You know, rally the youth and all of that.
The political establishment in that country has dismally failed its people, particularly the youth.
They are the youth of today, on whom the future depends.
Economically, too, the country is facing some challenges, including inflation and a high unemployment rate especially amongst the youth.
4. evaluate the framework for European cooperation in the youth field in 2009.
This is a known problem with the youth, distraction.
Please join me in toasting all of the youth of the world.
What is with the youth of today?
What a privilege to have in our midst a true visionary, and such a splendid example to the youth.
The complementarity of this programme with EU action in the youth field should be assured.

Alternatives:

young people
the younger generation
the young ones
the young generation
the young

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