grown-up
Translation
adult, grown-up
Examples
Ask a grown-up to help you.
Ask a grown-up to help you.
That was a very grown-up thing to do.
That was a very grown-up thing to do.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an adult person Ask a grown-up to help you.
((adjective)) behaving in a responsible way That was a very grown-up thing to do.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adult; Antonyms: child, kid
Etymology
A compound of 'grown' (past participle of grow) and 'up'. Literally, someone who has grown up.
Memory Tips
It's a simple combination of two easy words: 'grown' and 'up'. Someone who has 'grown up' is a grown-up.