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The correct spelling is adult.
How to pronounce adult
/əˈdʌlt/
nounIPA: /əˈdʌlt/
Say it like: Adu-lt
The correct spelling is adult. A fully grown human or animal. For example: "an adult human, animal, or plant"
Usage Examples
“an adult human, animal, or plant”
“adult clothes”
“This program contains adult content. Parental discretion is advised.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A fully grown human or animal.
- 2.A person who has reached the legal age of majority.
verb
- 1.To (cause to) be or become an adult.
- 2.To behave like an adult.
adjective
- 1.Fully grown.
- 2.Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children.
- 3.Containing material of an explicit sexual nature; of, or pertaining to, pornography.
- 4.Vulgar or profane.
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