Infant meaning in English
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Definition
an infant (or "an infant son"): a baby, a young (male) child
Pronunciation examples
UK: Fred is a teacher at the local infant school.
US: Bio-Technology is still an infant industry in this country.
Examples
- "I have an appointment to take my infant son to the pediatrician at 2:30, and I don't know when I'll be back at the office."
Exercise 1
Which of the following terms is a synonym for teenage?
Which of the following terms is a synonym for teenage?
"Infant" is a term which refers to young children, generally before the age of 4 or 5. An "infant" is younger than an "adolescent". This choice is incorrect.
An "adult" is older than an "adolescent". This choice is incorrect.
"Teenage" is a synonym for "adolescent", both terms refer a young person, usually between the ages of 13 to 19 years old.
"Senior" is a term which refers to people above the age of 65 generally. These lucky people receive discounts at select restaurants and especially at the cinema. I can't wait to become a senior!
Exercise 2
Which of the following terms is a synonym for teenage?
Which of the following terms is a synonym for teenage?
"Infant" is a term which refers to young children, generally before the age of 4 or 5. An "infant" is younger than an "adolescent". This choice is incorrect.
"Teenage" is a synonym for "adolescent", both terms refer to a young person, usually between the ages of 13 to 19 years old.
An "adult" is older than an "adolescent". This choice is incorrect.
"Senior" is a term which refers to people above the age of 65 generally. These lucky people receive discounts at select restaurants and especially at the cinema. I can't wait to become a senior!
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