Senescent and Young

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Senescent adjective - Being of advanced years and especially past middle age.

Usage example: symptoms most often seen in senescent people

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Young is an antonym for senescent in old topic.

Nearby Word: senescence

Young adjective - Being in the early stage of life, growth, or development.

Usage example: a young tree that will eventually reach 50 feet tall

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Senescent is an antonym for young.

Nearby Words: youngster, youngling, youngish

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