Adult and Neonate

Opposite meaning words

Adult noun - A fully grown person.

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Neonate is an antonym for adult.

Neonate noun - A recently born person.

Usage example: the hospital has added a new wing especially for neonates

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Adult is an antonym for neonate in baby topic.

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Neonate or Adult. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/adult/neonate.

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