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- pronunciation:
duhlt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having grown to maturity.
The dog we adopted is an adult male.This locker room is for adult females; girls have a separate locker room.
- synonyms:
- grown, mature, ripe
- antonyms:
- immature, juvenile, young
- similar words:
- big, developed, grown-up
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| definition 2: |
of or relating to adults.
adult conversationadult educationadult behavior- synonyms:
- grown-up, mature
- antonyms:
- childish, infantile, juvenile, minor
- similar words:
- big
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| definition 3: |
suitable only for adults.
adult films- similar words:
- grown-up, restricted, X-rated
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| related words: |
full-fledged, skin |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person who is fully grown and mature.
The adults sat around the table talking while the children played.As an adult, she overcame her fear of public speaking.- synonyms:
- grownup
- antonyms:
- child, juvenile
- similar words:
- man, woman
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| definition 2: |
a mature animal or plant.
The farmer put the plants into two groups: seedlings and adults. |
| definition 3: |
a person who is considered legally responsible.
As an adult, she can enter into a legal contract.At age twenty-one, he will be transferred to a prison for adults.- antonyms:
- juvenile, minor
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| derivation: |
adulthood (n.) |
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