CEFR B2

adolescence

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

Childhood gradually gives way to adolescence.
The challenges of adolescence can be difficult for both teenagers and their parents.

Synonyms: youth, teen years, puberty, coming of age

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adolescence (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæd.əˈles.əns/

Definition

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

Examples

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.

How to Use adolescence

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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