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a·dult

adult

 
 
pronunciation:
duhlt
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition: having grown up.
The adult dog weighed 70 pounds.
 
synonyms:
mature
antonyms:
young
similar words:
developed
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part of speech: noun
definition: a person or animal who is done growing.
Children should have an adult with them when they go swimming.
synonyms:
grownup
antonyms:
child
similar words:
man, woman
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derivation: adulthood (n.)
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