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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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The Scottish FA has gone further, banning heading the day before and after matches in the professional adult game.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

This suggests that the bees' defense may begin early in development, before adult behaviors play a role.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

He had romantic connections with the two adult women shot and wounded, the mothers of the children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

One year, I hosted an adult field day at the park with sack races, water balloons and snow cones, so I have some fun ideas for you.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

So someday when Razi was an adult he could be back here and see the babies of one of these same turtles.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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