yong

/jɔŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a male given name of Chinese origin

“He was named Yong at birth, after his grandfather.”

2. verb

to grow or thrive, especially in a healthy or vigorous way

“The crops will yong in the warm weather.”

Synonyms

  • grow
  • thrive

Antonyms

  • decline
  • wither