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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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Unfortunately, the news, while promising, won’t provide immediate relief for the more than 70 million U.S. adults who suffer from chronic lower back pain.

From The Wall Street Journal

"China developed so fast, there was no time to educate people about ecology and once adults values are formed, they're really hard to change. Maybe they can't be changed in a lifetime."

From BBC

Many adults want romantic relationships, but for people with learning disabilities it is much harder and sometimes even impossible.

From BBC

As an adult, the California-based freelance video producer learned that the Lincoln had a special story.

From The Wall Street Journal

During midlife, losing weight may not always produce the same health benefits seen in younger adults and in some cases, it may also influence brain health.

From Science Daily