Adults
Pronunciation: /əˈdʌlt/
Adults (noun)
- a person who is fully grown and developed, usually over 18 years old
- an animal that has reached full growth and development
Examples
- An adult can vote in elections.
- Adults often have more responsibilities than children.
Common collocations: responsible adult, adult supervision, adult education, adult male, adult female
Adults (adjective)
- behaving in a way that is sensible and responsible
- suitable for or related to people who are fully grown
Examples
- She made an adult decision about her career.
- Being adult means handling challenges wisely.