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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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Orange County has reported a measles case in a young adult who potentially exposed people at a gym and urgent care center in Ladera Ranch, as well as a case in a toddler.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Despite this, Lynn went on to gain a degree and a PHD - and is now an adult advisory board member at the Dyscalculia Network.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

New college grads are starting their adult lives in a challenging environment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The average adult produces more than a liter of urine and over 100 grams of poo each day.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Each adult chicken will drink approximately 2 cups of water per day.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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