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teenage

0 antonyms and opposites of teenage, grouped by meaning.

Adj — Between thirteen and nineteen years old, or relating to that age group.

How to use teenage

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

teenage years teenage son/daughter teenage angst

Etymology

Formed from "-teen" plus "age"; first recorded around 1921.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “teenage” mean?

The word “teenage” means between thirteen and nineteen years old, or relating to that age group. In plain terms, describes people, or things aimed at people, aged thirteen to nineteen.

How do you pronounce “teenage”?

“Teenage” is pronounced TEE-nayj (/ˈtiːneɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “teenage” in a sentence?

Here is “teenage” used in a sentence: “Her teenage son spends most weekends playing football.”

What part of speech is “teenage”?

“Teenage” is an adjective.

Where does the word “teenage” come from?

The word “teenage” dates back to around 1921. Formed from "-teen" plus "age"; first recorded around 1921.

Is “teenage” a common word?

“Teenage” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

What is the difference between teenage and teenaged?

"Teenage" and "teenaged" are both adjectives with the same meaning, describing someone between thirteen and nineteen. "Teenage" is the more common form in modern usage, while "teenaged" is an accepted but less frequent variant.

What is the difference between teenage and teenager?

"Teenage" is an adjective that describes a person or thing, as in "teenage years." "Teenager" is a noun naming the young person themselves, as in "she is a teenager."

What is the difference between teenage and adolescent?

"Teenage" refers strictly to the years from thirteen to nineteen. "Adolescent" describes the broader stage of development between childhood and adulthood, which can begin before thirteen and is defined more by physical and emotional change than by exact ages.

Is 'teenage' written as one word or hyphenated?

"Teenage" is written as a single, unhyphenated word. Forms like "teen-age" are outdated, so "teenage boy" is the standard modern spelling.

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