adult (어-덜트 (강세: 덜트)) — a person who is fully grown or developed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is fully grown or developed
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdʌlt/
Korean meaning: 성인, 어른
Korean pronunciation: 어-덜트 (강세: 덜트)
Example Sentences
- My little brother thinks he's an adult because he learned to make instant noodles.
- She became an adult when she realized that nap time was actually precious.
- Adult life is basically choosing which bills to pay first.
adult
NOUN//əˈdʌlt//
a person who is fully grown or developed
💡 Concept
An adult helps her child with homework at the table
🎵 Rhyme
As an adult, consult for the best result!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/əˈdʌlt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈædʌlt/
🌳Etymology
Rootadult
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '자라나다'라는 의미의 동사 'adolescere'의 과거분사 'adultus'에서 유래했습니다. 마치 식물이 완전히 자라난 상태를 표현하는 것처럼, 사람이 완전히 성장한 상태를 나타냅니다.
🎵Rhyme
resultconsultassault
result
consult
assault
🔗Collocations
adult education
young adult
adult supervision
adult content
responsible adult
adult life
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My little brother thinks he's an adult because he learned to make instant noodles.”
😄 Fun example
“She became an adult when she realized that nap time was actually precious.”
😄 Fun example
“Adult life is basically choosing which bills to pay first.”
“Children must be accompanied by an adult in this area.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
grown-upmature persongrownup
Antonyms
childminorjuvenile
Related
teenageradolescentmaturitychildhoodgrown
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