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of age

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective of age has 1 sense
  1. aged, of age - having attained a specific age; (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable); "aged ten"; "ten years of age"
    Antonyms: young, immature (indirect, via old)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Of Age

Definition:

The term "of age" refers to a person who has reached the legally recognized age for adulthood, typically 18 years or older. It indicates that an individual has acquired the rights, responsibilities, and privileges associated with adulthood.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Adjective: The individual becomes of age at 18.
  • Adverb: She started acting responsibly only when she turned of age.
  • Prepositional phrase: You cannot enter the casino until you are of age.

Senses and Usages:

1. Legally recognized adulthood:

Example sentence: John became eligible to vote and got his driver's license after coming of age.

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2. Maturity and responsibility:

Example sentence: Sarah proved she was of age by handling her finances responsibly.

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3. Age restrictions:

Example sentence: Alex wasn't allowed to watch the movie because he wasn't of age.

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