adult
adult
fully grown person
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adult with Russian translation
adult usage examples
Номер в отеле только для одного взрослого.
The hotel room is for one adult only.
Взрослый должен остаться с детьми.
An adult should stay with the children.
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adult synonyms
What's the difference between adult / grown-up / mature / elderly / adult-like
the standard word for a fully grown person
Only adults are allowed to vote.
Только взрослые могут голосовать.
an informal word for an adult, often used in everyday speech or with children
When I grow up, I want to be a grown-up.
Когда я вырасту, я хочу быть взрослым.
describes someone who is emotionally or mentally developed, not just fully grown
She seems very mature for her age.
Она кажется очень зрелой для своего возраста.
The elderly need special care.
Пожилым людям нужен особый уход.
describes behavior or appearance that seems like an adult's, but does not mean an actual adult
He has an adult-like way of speaking.
У него взрослый манер речи.
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How to pronounce adult and what this word means
adult translation: взрослый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce adult
/ˈædʌlt/
adult translation
взрослый
adult examples
The hotel room is for one adult only.
adult transcription
/ˈædʌlt/, /ˈædʌlt/
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adult meaning: what does it mean?
fully grown person
adult pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
adult is pronounced as /ˈædʌlt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
adult definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The hotel room is for one adult only. Translation: Номер в отеле только для одного взрослого.
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