adult
word
/ˈædəɫt/
AD-uhlt
/ˈædʌlt/
AD-uhlt
Definition
An adult is a person who is fully grown or legally old enough to be responsible for themselves. It can also describe things made for mature people, not for children.
Usage & Nuances
Common as both a noun ('an adult') and an adjective ('adult life', 'adult supervision'). In everyday English, it often contrasts with 'child' or 'kid'. 'Adult' can also mean mature or explicit in some contexts, so meaning depends on the phrase.
Spanish: adulto - adultaPortuguese (BR): adulto - adultaPortuguese (PT): adulto - adultaChinese (Simplified): 成年人Chinese (Traditional): 成年人Hindi: वयस्क - वयस्क व्यक्तिArabic: بالغ - راشدBengali: প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক - বয়স্কRussian: взрослыйJapanese: 大人 - 成人用Vietnamese: người lớn - dành cho người lớnKorean: 성인Turkish: yetişkinUrdu: بالغIndonesian: dewasa
Example Sentences
Only an adult can sign this form.
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She became an adult at eighteen.
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Can you send an adult to talk to the manager?
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The movie has some adult themes, so I wouldn't take kids.
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This class is for adult students.
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Being an adult is a lot more expensive than I expected.
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