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Definition of grown-up - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- Ask a grown-up for help with the stove.
Adjective
1.
body maturityphysically mature and fully developed
- She is grown-up and ready for college.
2.
maturityhaving a mature and responsible outlook
- He has a grown-up attitude towards work.
3.
adult behaviorRare UK suitable for or typical of adultsRare UK
- This movie is too grown-up for children.
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adult learnern.
grown-up studentadult who is learning new skills or knowledge
permanent toothn.
adult mouthgrown-up tooth replacing a baby one, meant to remain for years
young adulthoodn.
life stageearly years of being grown-up, after teenage life and before middle age
early adulthoodn.
psychologyperiod at the beginning of grown-up life after teenage years
adultingn.
grown-up tasksdoing things expected of a grown-up person
accumulated interestn.
financetotal interest grown on money over time up to a certain date
adult faren.
transportationticket price or charge that applies to grown-up passengers or customers
Examples of grown-up in a sentence
Only a grown-up may sign the consent form. The children waited until a grown-up returned with snacks. The grown-up audience appreciated the mature themes of the play. He has a grown-up attitude towards handling responsibilities. She made a grown-up decision to move out. His grown-up perspective impressed everyone.
He wore a grown-up suit to the meeting. The book's themes are quite grown-up.
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- French:adulte, mature, ...
- German:Erwachsener, erwachsen, ...
- Italian:adulto, maturo, ...
- Spanish:adulto, maduro, ...
- Portuguese:adulto, maduro, ...
- Chinese:成年人, 成熟的, ...
- Japanese:大人, 大人の, ...
- Arabic:بالغ, بالِغ, ...
- Hebrew:מְבֻגָּר, בּוֹגֵר, ...
- Russian:взрослый, зрелый, ...
- Ukrainian:дорослий, зрілий, ...
- Hindi:वयस्क, परिपक्व, ...
Collins Dictionary results for grown-up
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grown-up
(grown-ups plural )The spelling grownup is also used. The syllable up is not stressed when it is a noun.
1 n-count A grown-up is an adult; used by or to children.
(=adult)
Tell children to tell a grown-up if they're being bullied.
Tell children to tell a grown-up if they're being bullied.
2 adj Someone who is grown-up is physically and mentally mature and no longer depends on their parents or another adult.
I have grown-up children who're doing well.
I have grown-up children who're doing well.
3 adj If you say that someone is grown-up, you mean that they behave in an adult way, often when they are in fact still a child.
usu v-link ADJ
She's very grown-up.
usu v-link ADJ
She's very grown-up.
4 adj Grown-up things seem suitable for or typical of adults.
INFORMAL
(=adult)
Her songs tackle grown-up subjects..., She talked in a grown-up manner.
INFORMAL
(=adult)
Her songs tackle grown-up subjects..., She talked in a grown-up manner.
Definition of grow up - Reverso English Dictionary
Phrasal verb
1.
developmentmature and become an adult
- Children grow up so fast these days.
2.
- It's time to grow up and take care of your own expenses.
Examples of grow up in a sentence
Watching them grow up brings joy to their parents. As they grow up, they learn valuable life lessons. You need to grow up and face your responsibilities. She told him to grow up and stop making excuses.
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- French:grandir, ...
- German:erwachsen werden, sich entwickeln, ...
- Italian:crescere, ...
- Spanish:crecer, ...
- Portuguese:crescer, ...
- Chinese:长大, 长大成人, ...
- Japanese:成長する, ...
- Arabic:كَبِرَ, نَضَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְבַּגֵּר, ...
- Russian:взрослеть, стать взрослым, ...
- Ukrainian:дорослішати, подорослішати, ...
- Hindi:बड़ा होना, बड़े हो जाओ, ...
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