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Adult

noun
/əˈdʌlt/

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
fully grown; mature; of legal age
A fully grown or developed person; mature.

Example Sentences

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

The movie is intended for adult audiences only.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Example Expressions

young adult

Synonyms

grown-up, mature person, grownup, mature, full-grown, developed, elder, senior
Entry 1
grown-up, mature person, grownup
Entry 2
mature, grown-up, full-grown, developed
Entry 3
grown-up, mature person, elder, senior

Antonyms

child, minor, juvenile, immature, young, infant
Entry 1
child, minor, juvenile
Entry 2
child, juvenile, immature, young
Entry 3
child, minor, infant

Collocations

young adult, adult education, adult supervision, adult responsibilities, adult responsibility, adult content, adult life
Entry 1
young adult, adult education, adult supervision, adult responsibilities
Entry 2
adult education, adult supervision, adult responsibility
Entry 3
adult education, adult content, adult life, adult supervision

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