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- [grohn-uhp]
- /ˈgroʊnˌʌp/
- /ˈɡroˌnəp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grohn-uhp]
- /ˈgroʊnˌʌp/
Definitions of grownup word
- noun grownup a mature, fully grown person; adult. 1
- adjective grownup having reached the age of maturity. 1
- adjective grownup characteristic of or suitable for adults: grown-up behavior; grown-up fiction. 1
- noun grownup Of, pertaining to, or suitable for adults. 1
- noun grownup adult 1
- adjective grownup suitable for adults 1
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Origin of grownup
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; noun use of verb phrase grow up
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Parts of speech for Grownup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grownup popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
grownup usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grownup
noun grownup
- miss — to fail to hit or strike: to miss a target.
- gentleman — a man of good family, breeding, or social position.
- lady — a woman who is refined, polite, and well-spoken: She may be poor and have little education, but she's a real lady.
- man — Unix manual page
- mister — a spray, nozzle, or similar device for misting plants.
adj grownup
- developed — If you talk about developed countries or the developed world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are wealthy and have many industries.
- full-fledged — of full rank or standing: a full-fledged professor.
- full-grown — completely grown; mature.
- grown — advanced in growth: a grown boy.
- mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
adjective grownup
- elder — (of one or more out of a group of related or otherwise associated people) of a greater age.
- enlightened — Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
- enriched — Simple past tense and past participle of enrich.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
Antonyms for grownup
noun grownup
- child — A child is a human being who is not yet an adult.
- youngster — a child.
- adolescent — Adolescent is used to describe young people who are no longer children but who have not yet become adults. It also refers to their behaviour.
- infant — a child during the earliest period of its life, especially before he or she can walk; baby.
adj grownup
- tiny — very small; minute; wee.
- blah — You use blah, blah, blah to refer to something that is said or written without giving the actual words, because you think that they are boring or unimportant.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- baby — A baby is a very young child, especially one that cannot yet walk or talk.
- babyish — Babyish actions, feelings, or looks are like a baby's, or are immature.
adjective grownup
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
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