jr
word
Definition
'Jr' is a written abbreviation of 'Junior'. It is used after a boy's or man's name when he has the same name as his father, and it can also mean someone younger or lower in rank or experience.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'Jr' appears in names like 'Martin Luther King, Jr.' In job or school contexts, 'junior' often contrasts with 'senior' to show lower level or less experience. In careful writing, it is usually not used alone unless the context is obvious.
Example Sentences
His name is Robert Brown Jr.
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They call him Tom Jr at home.
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She works as a jr designer.
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I thought the email was from his dad, but it was actually Daniel Perez Jr.
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We need a jr developer for the new team, not a senior engineer.
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Around the office, everyone just calls him Jr.
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