What does underage mean?
Underage means Below the legal age (usually age 18) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual intercourse..
Underage
/ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/ · adjective
Meaning
Below the legal age (usually age 18) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual intercourse..
Definitions by Sense
- Below the legal age (usually age 18) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual intercourse.
- 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
The bar was fined for serving alcohol to an underage customer.
He was arrested for driving while underage.
underage offender
Even if an underage team is stacked with talent, there is still only one senior team they can graduate to and there are a finite amount of places.
Synonyms for underage
Antonyms for underage
Related Words
Word Forms
- under age
- underages
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for underage?
Common synonyms include minor, dependent, nonaged.
What is the opposite of underage?
Possible antonyms include major, uncurl.
How do you use underage in a sentence?
underage drinking
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