Youths:
Youth is that phase of life which comes after the completion of childhood. It indicates to the young people. It usually occurs in the age of 16 to 24. At this phase, youths face more social issues and problems.
Adults:
An adult is to grow up. An adult is the phase of life which comes after the completion of youth. In other words, the person who is independent is also called an adult. An adult is categorized into three types: young adult (18-35years), middle-aged adults (36-35 years) and older adults (more than 55 years)
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
The period between childhood and adult age. | A person who is fully grown or developed. |
| Synonyms | Teens, minority, childhood, immaturity and inexperience | Grown, of age, ripe, developed and grown-up |
| Antonyms | Experience, knowledge, maturity and adulthood | Infant and adolescent |
| Part of Speech | Noun | Adjective |
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| Word origin | The word youth was originated before 12th century from Middle English youthe. | The word adult was originated in 1531 from Latin adultus. |
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