How do you use "adult" in a sentence?

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The film contains adult themes and is not suitable for younger viewers. She went back to college as an adult to study business.

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Q: What does "adult" mean?

A person who is fully grown or legally of age An 'adult' is a person who is fully grown or legally of age. As an adjective, it describes things intended for grown-ups, particularly content that is not suitable for children. 'Adult education' refers to courses for people who have finished school.

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Meaning: A person who is fully grown or legally of age

成年人，成人；成人的

adulto; para adultos

大人、成人；成人向けの

어른, 성인; 성인용의

An 'adult' is a person who is fully grown or legally of age. As an adjective, it describes things intended for grown-ups, particularly content that is not suitable for children. 'Adult education' refers to courses for people who have finished school.

「adult」是完全成长的人或法定成年的人。作为形容词，它描述为成年人准备的东西，特别是不适合儿童的内容。「adult education」指为已完成学业的人开设的课程。

Un «adult» es una persona completamente desarrollada o legalmente mayor de edad. Como adjetivo, describe cosas destinadas a adultos, particularmente contenido que no es apropiado para niños. «Adult education» se refiere a cursos para personas que han terminado la escuela.

「adult」は完全に成長した人、または法的に成年に達した人です。形容詞として、大人向けのもの、特に子供には適さないコンテンツを表します。「adult education」は学校を卒業した人向けの講座を指します。

'Adult'는 완전히 성장했거나 법적으로 성인 연령에 달한 사람을 의미한다. 형용사로는 어린이에게 적합하지 않은 성인용 콘텐츠를 설명할 때 사용된다. 'Adult education'은 학교를 졸업한 사람들을 위한 교육 과정을 가리킨다.

Examples

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
儿童必须始终有成人陪同。
Los niños deben ir acompañados de un adulto en todo momento.
子供は常に大人に同伴されなければならない。
어린이는 항상 성인이 동반해야 한다.
The film contains adult themes and is not suitable for younger viewers.
这部电影包含成人主题，不适合年轻观众观看。
La película contiene temas para adultos y no es apta para espectadores jóvenes.
この映画は成人向けのテーマを含み、若い視聴者には適していない。
이 영화는 성인용 주제를 포함하고 있어 어린 시청자에게는 적합하지 않다.
She went back to college as an adult to study business.
她成年后又回到大学学习商业。
Volvió a la universidad de adulta para estudiar empresariales.
彼女は大人になってからビジネスを学ぶために大学に戻った。
그녀는 성인이 된 후 경영학을 공부하기 위해 대학에 다시 갔다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'adultus', past participle of 'adolescere' meaning 'to grow up'. Related to 'adolescent' — both share the root, but 'adult' represents the completed process of growing up.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal