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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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A second child and an adult were also taken to hospital as a result of the fire and three firefighters had minor injuries.

From BBC

In 2021, he was named an ambassador for the popular Kenyan lager brand Tusker - a name also used for adult male elephants with tusks.

From BBC

Older adults experienced greater difficulty regaining independence in daily activities, including feeding, bathing, managing bladder and bowel function, and moving around.

From Science Daily

Vocal cord injuries are particularly common among older adults, especially those who experience acid reflux or smoke.

From Science Daily

In a separate note, they said adult consumers with more money and a decent entertainment pipeline should benefit the toy industry.

From MarketWatch