Underage Meaning
/ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjBelow the legal age (usually age 18) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual intercourse.
adjBelow the legal age (usually age 18 or 21) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual intercourse.
Sentence Examples
Tom can't get a drink in this club because he's underage.
They wouldn't serve Tom a drink because he was underage.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The club does not allow anyone who is ____ to enter because of the law.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The security guard checked everyone's ID at the entrance to prevent any ____ people from entering the club today.
Word Origin & History
From under- + age.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Even if an underage team is stacked with talent, there is still only one senior team they can graduate to and there are a finite amount of places."
— 2025 August 21, Karol Dillon, “Why a new team manager can be key to U20 footballers turning senior”, in Brainstorm, Ireland: RTÉ:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The club does not allow anyone who is ____ to enter because of the law.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The security guard checked everyone's ID at the entrance to prevent any ____ people from entering the club today.