🧑adult

noun
/ˈædʌlt/ or /əˈdʌlt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

The movie is intended for adult audiences only.

Example Expressions

young adult

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

More Example Sentences

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult

It is safer for kids to cross the road with an adult.

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics of breathing and kicking

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics of breathing and kicking using a floatation board

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics of breathing and kicking using a floatation board until she feels comfortable in the water

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics of breathing and kicking using a floatation board until she feels comfortable in the water and can swim a full lap

A woman learns to swim at the local pool as an adult with the help of a patient instructor who teaches her the basics of breathing and kicking using a floatation board until she feels comfortable in the water and can swim a full lap without stopping.

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a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar

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