Definitions
- Referring to a child or young person, usually under the age of 12. - Talking about a playful or lighthearted way to refer to a child. - Describing a young goat.
- Referring to a young person, usually between the ages of 12 and 18. - Talking about a legal term for a person who has not yet reached adulthood. - Describing a young animal that is not fully matured.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to young individuals.
- 2Both can be used to describe animals as well as humans.
- 3Both words have a more formal equivalent (child and young person).
What is the difference?
- 1Age range: Kid typically refers to children under the age of 12, while juvenile refers to young people between the ages of 12 and 18.
- 2Formality: Juvenile is a more formal term than kid and is often used in legal or professional contexts.
- 3Connotation: Kid has a more playful or affectionate connotation, while juvenile can have a negative connotation when used to describe criminal behavior.
- 4Maturity: Kid can be used to describe both young and immature individuals, while juvenile specifically refers to individuals who are not yet fully matured.
- 5Legal status: Juvenile can also refer to a legal status of being under the age of majority, while kid does not have any legal implications.
Remember this!
Kid and juvenile are both words used to describe young individuals, but they differ in age range, formality, connotation, maturity, and legal status. Kid is a more casual and playful term that typically refers to children under the age of 12, while juvenile is a more formal term that refers to young people between the ages of 12 and 18, often in legal or professional contexts.
