junior (Meaning)

Wordnet

junior (n)

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

a third-year undergraduate

the younger of two persons

a son who has the same first name as his father

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junior (a)

younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service

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junior (s)

used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college

including or intended for youthful persons

Webster

junior (a.)

Less advanced in age than another; younger.

Lower in standing or in rank; later in office; as, a junior partner; junior counsel; junior captain.

Composed of juniors, whether younger or a lower standing; as, the junior class; of or pertaining to juniors or to a junior class. See Junior, n., 2.

Webster

junior (n.)

Belonging to a younger person, or an earlier time of life.

A younger person.

Hence: One of a lower or later standing; specifically, in American colleges, one in the third year of his course, one in the fourth or final year being designated a senior; in some seminaries, one in the first year, in others, one in the second year, of a three years' course.

junior Sentence Examples

  1. She is a junior in high school and is eagerly awaiting graduation.
  2. The junior senator from our state is known for his strong leadership and commitment to his constituents.
  3. Our junior varsity basketball team is undefeated this season and is looking forward to the playoffs.
  4. The junior class is planning a trip to the state capital to learn more about state government.
  5. The junior executives at the company are responsible for managing a team of employees and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
  6. The junior high school students are preparing for their upcoming standardized tests and are hoping to do well.
  7. The junior officers in the military are responsible for leading and motivating their troops and ensuring that they are prepared for combat.
  8. The junior partner in the law firm is working hard to build his client base and prove himself to the senior partners.
  9. The junior researcher at the university is conducting important experiments in the laboratory and is hoping to make a significant contribution to her field.
  10. The junior accountant at the company is responsible for preparing financial reports and ensuring that the company is in compliance with all relevant regulations.

FAQs About the word junior

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male, a third-year undergraduate, the younger of two persons, a son who has the same first name as his father,

lower, less,smaller, lesser, small, subordinate, inferior, secondary,minor, little

greater, primary, prime, higher, prime,senior, major, more, higher, major

She is a junior in high school and is eagerly awaiting graduation.

The junior senator from our state is known for his strong leadership and commitment to his constituents.

Our junior varsity basketball team is undefeated this season and is looking forward to the playoffs.

The junior class is planning a trip to the state capital to learn more about state government.