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adult

[uh-duhlt, ad-uhlt] / əˈdʌlt, ˈæd ʌlt /
ADJECTIVE
being mature, fully grown
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NOUN
a mature, fully grown person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
grownup
WEAK
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Example Sentences

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They had no adult actors on set to learn from, and lots of sunscreen and insect repellent was required.

From BBC

Supporters argue that whether addressing childhood autism and asthma, managing cognitive decline in older adults, or regulating microplastics, pesticides, and food colorants, research must focus on understanding how combined exposures influence health outcomes.

From Science Daily

The research included 589 adults from across the United States who completed an online survey.

From Science Daily

More than 12% of the country's adult population has chronic Hepatitis B, according to the WHO.

From BBC

The tension between adult children and their aging parents is nothing new.

From The Wall Street Journal