Definitions
- Referring to someone who is no longer a child but not yet an adult. - Describing someone who has reached the age of maturity but may not have the responsibilities or independence of an adult. - Talking about someone who is expected to act in a mature and responsible manner, regardless of their age.
- Referring to someone who has reached the age of legal majority, typically 18 years old. - Describing someone who has the responsibilities and independence of a mature individual. - Talking about someone who is expected to make decisions and act in a responsible manner, regardless of their age.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to individuals who are no longer children.
- 2Both imply a level of maturity and responsibility.
- 3Both can be used as nouns or adjectives.
- 4Both are used to distinguish between children and those who are older.
What is the difference?
- 1Age: Grownup can refer to someone who is not yet an adult, while adult specifically refers to someone who has reached the age of legal majority.
- 2Responsibility: Adult implies a higher level of responsibility and independence than grownup.
- 3Maturity: Adult emphasizes a level of emotional and mental maturity that may not be present in all grownups.
- 4Formality: Adult is more commonly used in formal contexts, while grownup is more informal.
- 5Connotation: Grownup can imply a sense of playfulness or youthfulness, while adult is more serious and straightforward.
Remember this!
Grownup and adult are synonyms that both refer to individuals who are no longer children. However, grownup can refer to someone who is not yet an adult and may not have the same level of responsibility and independence as an adult. Adult specifically refers to someone who has reached the age of legal majority and implies a higher level of maturity and responsibility.
