Underage

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌeɪdʒ/

Definitions of underage

adjective referring to a person who is below the legal age of consent or majority

Example Sentences

A1 It is illegal for underage individuals to purchase alcohol.

A2 The club has a strict policy of not allowing underage patrons inside.

B1 Parents should be aware of the dangers of underage drinking.

B2 The police caught the underage teenagers trying to sneak into the concert.

C1 There are severe consequences for establishments that serve alcohol to underage customers.

C2 The documentary highlighted the issue of underage labor in developing countries.

Examples of underage in a Sentence

formal It is illegal to sell alcohol to underage individuals.

informal They caught him trying to sneak into the club even though he's underage.

slang I can't believe she's dating that guy, he's so underage.

figurative Her emotional maturity is still underage compared to her peers.

Grammatical Forms of underage

• past tense: underaged
• plural: underages
• comparative: more underage
• superlative: most underage
• present tense: underage
• future tense: will be underage
• perfect tense: have been underage
• continuous tense: being underage
• singular: underage
• positive degree: underage
• infinitive: to underage
• gerund: underaging
• participle: underaged

Origin and Evolution of underage

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'underage' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'aage' meaning 'age'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who was below the legal age of majority, the term 'underage' has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts, including restrictions on activities based on age and the protection of minors from harm.