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Antonyms for children

Grammar : Noun

Spell : chil-druh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɪl drən

adult
parent

Definition of children

Origin : plural of child (q.v.)

noun very young person

Example sentences :

Again he recurred to his early years, and talked fondly of his wife and children.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

"I must make you acquainted with my wife and children," he said.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Winter was near and he had no money to buy cloaks for his children.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

They had no children and this settlement assured them a peaceful old age.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Parents, proceeded she, when children are young, are pleased with every thing they do.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

But it was always my notion, that children should not dispute their parents' authority.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

There are the children who have nothing, no love, no normalcy.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

If children would always be children—parents—And there she stopt.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Our children are watching in schools throughout our great land.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Parents and children will have time not only to work, but to read and play together.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Synonyms for children

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