when i was young vs when I was younger

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'When I was young' is used to refer to a specific time in the past when the speaker was young. 'When I was younger' is used to compare two different periods in the past, indicating that the speaker is referring to a time when they were younger than they are now.

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when i was young

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific time in the past when the speaker was young.

This phrase is used to talk about a particular period in the past when the speaker was young. It is a simple statement about the speaker's age at that time.

Examples:

When I was young, I used to play in the park every day.
I remember when I was young, my grandparents used to take me to the beach.
When I was young, I dreamed of becoming a pilot.

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Last updated: November 24, 2024

Dec 29, 2008 ... Eric Burdon & The Animals - When I Was Young (1967). Eric Burdon - vocals Danny McCulloch - bass (Rest in Peace, Danny) Vic Briggs - guitar ...
"When I Was Young" is a song released in March 1967 by Eric Burdon and the Animals; it was written by five of the band members – Eric Burdon (vocals), ...
Apr 20, 2009 ... Eric Burdon and The Animals - 'When I Was Young', on US TV, 1967. ♫♥ Eric Burdon (vocals) Barry Jenkins (drums) John Weider (guitar/violin) ...
Oct 27, 2024 ... ... r/mildlyinteresting - When I was young I numbered each dimple of a golf ball.
Nov 9, 2017 ... MØ 'When I Was Young' Official Video “I'm so happy to present this video because it feels very true to the song and to who I am.
Nov 1, 2023 ... When I Was Young and it's not close. Love that song. The second verse has some of my favorite lyrics from blink, in general.
May 28, 2024 ... In a passage from Mary Cantwell's memoir, Manhattan, When I Was Young, the author describes experiencing a moment of awakening in the 1950s while shopping at ...
Feb 23, 2017 ... UncleBojangle. • 8y ago •. "When I was young, the world it was smaller The cities were vast, the buildings were taller I felt really strong ...
Sep 24, 2015 ... Remember when I was young and so were you, and time stood still and love was all we knew…” #RememberWhen #TBT.

Alternatives:

When I was a child
In my youth
During my childhood
In my younger days
Back when I was a kid

when I was younger

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to compare two different periods in the past, indicating that the speaker is referring to a time when they were younger than they are now.

This phrase is used to compare two different periods in the past, with the speaker indicating that they were younger during the time being referred to. It implies a comparison between past ages.

Examples:

When I was younger, I used to be more adventurous.
I remember when I was younger, I had more free time to travel.
When I was younger, I didn't worry so much about the future.

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I did some jazz ballet when I was younger.
My boss took me in when I was younger.
This did not happen when I was younger.
My mentor has set me free when I was younger.
I took all those dance classes when I was younger, and, I don't know.
Charlie told everybody about a mistake I regretfully made when I was younger.
I had a disorder when I was younger.
It's certainly not something I wanted to do when I was younger.
I studied Dante when I was younger.
So many close calls when I was younger.
Soph, she helped me when I was younger.
Charlie, when I was younger, I had an experience.
Or when I was younger, boys.
My life in south Boston held far darker prospects when I was younger.
I used to run so fast when I was younger.
I got that knife when I was younger than Ralph.
I was always looking at that picture when I was younger.
Just a few petty crimes... when I was younger.
I only did it when I was younger.
He's just like me when I was younger.

Alternatives:

When I was a child
In my youth
During my childhood
In my younger days
Back when I was a kid

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