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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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"Although he has a high IQ, he requires daily adult support to manage anxiety, regulate behaviour and remain safe," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In kids and adult vintage alike, mint condition is highly valued.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

I had what some would consider a true foodie experience, and the hundreds of dollars I was charged — this time, on my own, adult credit card — to prove it.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

In fact, nearly one-quarter of U.S. adults — about 63 million — provide ongoing care to a child or adult with a medical condition or disability.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

All that they knew, they had learned from eavesdropping on adult conversations.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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