underage

Meanings

• Adjective

  A person who is younger than the legal age for a particular activity or requirement.

  - "The underage person was not allowed to enter the bar."
  - "It is illegal to sell alcohol to underage individuals."

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Antonyms

of age , overage

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Synonyms

minor

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Variants

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underage

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Etymology

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From the phrase 'under age', meaning younger than a specified age.

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Trivia

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1. In some countries, the legal age for purchasing tobacco is lower than the legal age for purchasing alcohol.

2. Underage drinking is a common problem in many societies and can lead to serious health and social issues.

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Related Concepts

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1. Legal age: The minimum age required by law for a particular activity or requirement.

2. Minor: A person who is younger than the age of majority, which is 18 years in most jurisdictions.

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Culture

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Underage is a term used primarily in legal and social contexts. It is often associated with issues related to youth and adolescence, such as underage drinking, smoking, and driving.

How to Memorize "underage"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who looks young and is being denied access to an activity or place due to their age.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'underage' with the concept of youth and legal restrictions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Under Age = Unable to Enter' to remember the meaning of the term.

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