What do you want to be when you grow up?
Synonyms and examplesto become an adultHe was a young man on the verge of becoming an adult.
matureSome adolescents mature earlier than others.
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An adultis a person who is no longer a child. You can also talk aboutadult activities, behaviour, etc.When you grow up, youbecome an adult.