Junior (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college; "the junior class"; "a third-year student".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The junior class at the high school was known for their school spirit and enthusiasm.
- As a junior in college, she was starting to think about her career options after graduation.
- The junior year of high school can be particularly challenging due to standardized testing and college applications.
- He was a junior at the university, studying business administration and economics.
- The junior students at the high school were eligible to take advanced placement courses in their subject areas.
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Meaning 2
Including or intended for youthful persons; "a junior sports league"; "junior fashions".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 3
Younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The junior member of the team was tasked with taking notes during the meeting.
- She was a junior officer in the military, still learning the ropes from her superiors.
- The junior senator from the state of California was a rising star in the Democratic party.
- As the junior partner in the law firm, he was responsible for handling smaller cases.
- The junior engineer was responsible for assisting the senior engineer on the project.