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- pronunciation:
duhlt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having grown up; mature.
The adult dog was much bigger than the puppy.
- synonyms:
- grown, mature
- antonyms:
- immature, juvenile, young
- similar words:
- big, developed, grown-up
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| definition 2: |
of or having to do with adults.
My parents and their friends were having an adult conversation at the dinner table.- synonyms:
- grown-up, mature
- antonyms:
- childish, juvenile, minor
- similar words:
- big
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person who is fully grown and mature; grown-up.
When I am an adult, I will be able to decide for myself.The adults talked while the children played in the water.- antonyms:
- child, juvenile
- similar words:
- man, woman
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| definition 2: |
an animal or plant that is fully grown and mature.
The farmer put the plants into two groups: seedlings and adults. |
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| derivation: |
adulthood (n.) |
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