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adolescence (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæd.əˈles.əns/

The period of life when a person is developing into an adult, typically between puberty and adulthood.

Childhood gradually gives way to adolescence.
The challenges of adolescence can be difficult for both teenagers and their parents.
Many people look back on their adolescence with a mix of nostalgia and embarrassment.

during adolescence (prepositional phrase): Occurring within the period of adolescence. — "Many important social skills are learned during adolescence."
adolescence and adulthood (collocation): Referring to the two distinct stages of human development. — "The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be marked by increased responsibility."

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