Cool MateMeaning of Children
Young human beings below the age of puberty or legal adulthood.
In simple words: Young people who are not yet adults.
Children in a sentence
- The children are playing in the yard.
- Many children enjoy reading storybooks.
- It's important to protect the rights of children.
- The school organizes events for children.
- Children are often curious about the world.
How to use Children
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts. Avoid when discussing adults.
Grammar pattern
children + verb (e.g., play, learn)
Memory hint
Think of 'child' and add 'ren' like friends, but for young ones.
Related words
Collocations with Children
- parenting children
- educating children
- children's games
- children's rights
- raise children
Opposites of Children
- adults
- grown-ups
Common mistakes with Children
- Confused with 'child' for plural form.
- Omitting context, making it vague.
- Using 'child' when referring to multiple individuals.
Children appears in
Children in other languages
More words like Children
- Greatest
the best or most important
- BeA1
To exist or live.
- IA1
The word used by a person to talk about themselves.
- OfA1
shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
- TheA1
A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
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Frequently asked questions about "Children"
What does "Children" mean?
Young people who are not yet adults.
What is the definition of "Children"?
Young human beings below the age of puberty or legal adulthood.
How do you use "Children" in a sentence?
The children are playing in the yard.
Can you give another example of "Children"?
Many children enjoy reading storybooks.
What are synonyms for "Children"?
Common alternatives include kids, youth, youngsters, minors, little ones.
What is the opposite of "Children"?
Opposite meanings include adults, grown-ups.
What words go with "Children"?
It commonly pairs with parenting children, educating children, children's games, children's rights, raise children.
What are common mistakes when using "Children"?
Confused with 'child' for plural form. Omitting context, making it vague. Using 'child' when referring to multiple individuals.
How do you pronounce "Children"?
US: //ˈtʃɪldrən//, UK: //ˈtʃɪldrən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Children"?
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts. Avoid when discussing adults.