TEENAGES

Definition

TEENAGES Teenages (plural of teenage) refers to individuals between the ages of thirteen and nineteen; the suffix -ing can be added to form the present participle (teenaging), -ed for the past tense (teenaged), -er for a comparative form (teenager), -est for a superlative form (teenagest), and -ly for an adverbial form (teenagely). Teenages is a term used to describe individuals in their teenage years, with variations including

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun (plural) or Verb (third person singular)
• Word Length: 8 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

The word TEENAGES can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

Learning Tip

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