Underage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Underage is an adjective meaning Below the legal age (usually age 18) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual intercourse.
Meaning
Below the legal age (usually age 18) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual intercourse.
More Meanings
- Not yet a legal adult; still a minor.
- (sports, Ireland, of a team or competition) Limited to players below a certain age; junior.
- A deficit or shortfall in funds, inventory, or capacity.
Example Sentences
underage drinking
underage marriage
underage offender
He was arrested for driving while underage.
Word Forms
- under age
- underages
Synonyms for underage
Depending on context, synonyms include minor, dependent.
Antonyms for underage
Common opposites include major, uncurl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include minor, dependent, underaged, young, youth, child.
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