Antonyms for children


Grammar : Noun
Spell : chil-druh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɪl drən


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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