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Teen
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Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Teen -
A person aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example: She is a teenager, so she falls under the 'teen' category.
Usage: formalContext: discussing age groups, education, or psychology
Note: Commonly used to refer to individuals in their adolescence.
A number ending in 'teen' (13, 14, 15, etc.)
Example: There are seven 'teen' numbers in the English language.
Usage: formalContext: mathematics or numerical sequences
Note: Used when referring to specific numbers in this range.
A young adult or older adolescent with characteristics typical of teenagers
Example: He still acts like a 'teen' even though he's in his early twenties.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations or observations
Note: May be used to describe behavior or attitudes reminiscent of teenage years.
Teen's synonyms
adolescent
An adolescent refers to a young person who is in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically around the ages of 13 to 19.
Example: The adolescent girl was excited about her upcoming birthday.
Note: While 'teen' specifically refers to the age range of 13 to 19, 'adolescent' encompasses a broader range of development during the teenage years.
youth
Youth generally refers to young people, especially those in the period between childhood and adulthood.
Example: The youth of today are facing unique challenges in the digital age.
Note: Unlike 'teen,' which specifies the age range of 13 to 19, 'youth' can encompass a wider age range and may include individuals in their early twenties.
youngster
A youngster is a young person, often used in a more informal or affectionate way to refer to children or teenagers.
Example: The group of youngsters enjoyed playing soccer in the park.
Note: While 'teen' specifically denotes individuals between 13 and 19, 'youngster' can refer to children or teenagers more broadly.
Teen expressions, common phrases
Teenager
A teenager refers to a person between the ages of 13 and 19.
Example: Teenagers often face peer pressure in high school.
Note: Teenager specifically refers to individuals in the age group, whereas 'teen' is a general term for the age range.
Teenage years
The period of life between 13 and 19 years of age.
Example: The teenage years are a time of significant growth and development.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to the entire span of ages between 13 and 19.
Teenage rebellion
A stage in adolescence where individuals resist or defy authority.
Example: Many teenagers go through a phase of teenage rebellion against authority figures.
Note: This phrase describes a common behavior during the teenage years.
Teenage angst
Feelings of anxiety, frustration, or confusion typical of teenagers.
Example: She expressed her teenage angst through writing poetry.
Note: This phrase captures the emotional turmoil often experienced during adolescence.
Teenage crush
Strong romantic feelings towards someone during adolescence.
Example: He had a teenage crush on his classmate for years.
Note: This phrase highlights the intensity of feelings during the teenage years.
Teenage pregnancy
Pregnancy occurring in a female between the ages of 13 and 19.
Example: Teenage pregnancy can have significant social and economic consequences.
Note: This phrase specifically denotes pregnancy during the teenage years.
Teenage dream
An idealistic or romantic aspiration typically held during adolescence.
Example: She always dreamed of becoming a famous singer as a teenage dream.
Note: This phrase represents the hopes and aspirations unique to the teenage years.
Teenage wasteland
A derogatory term referring to a place or situation perceived as being dominated by teenagers and lacking value.
Example: Some consider the internet to be a teenage wasteland of meaningless content.
Note: This phrase carries a negative connotation regarding the environment or content associated with teenagers.
Teen everyday (slang) expressions
Tween
A term used to describe a child who is between the ages of approximately 10 to 12 years old, bridging the gap between childhood and adolescence.
Example: She is a tween, not quite a teenager but no longer a child.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it specifically refers to the age group between childhood and adolescence.
Teeny-bopper
A term used to describe young teenage girls who are fans of pop music, often characterized by their enthusiastic and sometimes superficial interest in celebrities.
Example: The concert was filled with teeny-boppers dancing and singing along to the music.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it specifically refers to young teenage girls with a particular interest in pop culture and music.
Tweens
A term used to collectively refer to children between the ages of approximately 10 to 12 years old, who are considered too old for children's activities but not yet teenagers.
Example: The store has a section dedicated to tweens, offering trendy clothes for pre-teens.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it refers to a specific age group bridging childhood and adolescence.
Teenybopper
Similar to 'teeny-bopper', this term is used to describe young teenage girls who are fans of pop culture, music, and celebrities, and often display a youthful and enthusiastic demeanor.
Example: She acted like a teenybopper, giggling and blushing in front of the boy she likes.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it specifically refers to teenage girls with a keen interest in pop culture and a youthful persona.
Tweener
A term used to describe someone or something that is in between two categories or groups, not fitting neatly into either.
Example: He's a tweener on the basketball court, not quite a forward, not quite a guard.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it signifies being in an intermediate or transitional state between two distinct identities.
Teeny
An informal term used to describe something extremely small or diminutive.
Example: The little cat was so tiny and teeny, it fit in the palm of my hand.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it denotes a smaller or more petite version of something.
Teenybop
A term used to describe a pop song or style that appeals to a young teenage audience, typically characterized by its upbeat and catchy nature.
Example: The band's latest song is a catchy teenybop that has been climbing the charts.
Note: Differs from 'teen' as it refers to a specific genre or style of music aimed at a young teenage demographic.
Teen - Examples
She is a typical teen who loves to hang out with her friends.
The movie is about the struggles of a group of teens in high school.
As a teen, I used to spend hours listening to music in my room.
Teen grammar
Teen - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: teen
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): teen
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): teens
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): teen
Syllables, Separation and Stress
teen Contains 1 syllables: teen
Phonetic transcription: ˈtēn
teen , ˈtēn (The red syllable is stressed)
Teen - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
teen: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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