junior

[joon-yer] / ˈdʒun yər /

ADJECTIVE

subordinate, younger

Synonyms

STRONG

inferior lower minor second second-string secondary

WEAK

lesser

Antonyms

STRONG

first-class first-rate important superior

WEAK

elder older senior

Example Sentences

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Her obituary describes her as the “high school queen” her junior year.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The junior Kellogg later applied that to corn—and changed breakfast forever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Some shell out tens of thousands of dollars for consultants as early as junior high.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He played second base, third base and shortstop as a junior on varsity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

My brother was going into his junior year.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez