इंग्रजी

mature

gb/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/ us/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 1100
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective B1 property
1

Fully grown or developed

Fully grown in body or mind.

वापर नमुना: [someone/something] is mature
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mature' with 'old'; 'mature' means fully developed, not necessarily elderly.
समानार्थी शब्द
grown-up (More informal; often refers specifically to adults rather than the quality of development.) | fully developed (Focuses on the completion of growth without implying emotional maturity.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
immature (Describes someone or something not fully developed physically or mentally.)
सहप्रयोग
mature adult |mature tree |mature student |physically mature |mentally mature
विषय
personal development |biology |psychology |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She is a mature woman who knows what she wants in life.
  • The oak tree is fully mature and produces plenty of acorns.
  • He is very mature for his age.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • My sister is a mature person.
  • This plant is now mature.
  • He is mature and makes good choices.
adjective B1 property
2

Emotionally responsible and sensible

Acting in a way that shows you can control your feelings and make good decisions.

वापर नमुना: [someone] is mature about [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may think 'mature' here means 'serious'; it means emotionally grown-up, which can still include humor.
समानार्थी शब्द
responsible (Emphasizes reliability rather than emotional composure.) | sensible (Focuses on practicality and reason, not necessarily emotional growth.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
childish (Describes behavior that is silly or not appropriate for an adult.)
सहप्रयोग
mature decision |mature approach |mature attitude |mature conversation
विषय
emotions |personal development |relationships |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • He handled the criticism in a very mature way.
  • Making a mature decision means thinking about the long-term effects.
  • She gave a mature response to the difficult question.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She is very mature for a teenager.
  • He made a mature choice to wait.
  • That was a mature way to solve the problem.
क्रियापद B1 action
3

To become fully developed

To grow or change until you are fully developed.

वापर नमुना: [someone/something] matures
समानार्थी शब्द
develop (Broader term; can refer to many kinds of progress, not just reaching full growth.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
regress (To return to a less developed state.)
सहप्रयोग
mature over time |slowly mature |help [someone] mature
विषय
biology |personal development |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • Children mature at different rates.
  • The wine will mature over the next five years.
  • She has matured a lot since starting college.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I matured during my time abroad.
  • The baby will mature into an adult.
  • The fruit matures in summer.
adjective B2 property
4

Intended for adults only

Made for adults because it has serious ideas or sexual/violent material.

समानार्थी शब्द
adult-oriented (More formal; specifically targets adult audiences.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
family-friendly (Suitable for all ages without adult material.)
सहप्रयोग
mature content |mature themes |mature audience
विषय
media |entertainment |arts_entertainment |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The film contains mature themes and strong language.
  • This book is recommended for a mature audience.
  • The game is rated 'Mature' for violence and nudity.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • This movie has mature content.
  • The book is for a mature audience.
  • It has some mature themes.
क्रियापद technical B2 action
5

To become ready over time

To change slowly until it is ready to use or eat.

समानार्थी शब्द
ripen (Common for fruit; 'mature' is broader and includes non-food contexts like cheese or wine.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
spoil (To decay or rot instead of improving with time.)
सहप्रयोग
mature cheese |mature wine
विषय
food |wine-making |food_drink |nature |time
उदाहरणे
  • The cheese needs to mature for six months before sale.
  • This wine matures in oak barrels.
  • The flavor matures as the fruit ripens.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The cheese will mature in the cellar.
  • Wine matures in barrels.
  • The taste matures after cooking.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
mature
IPA
GB/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
US/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
ma - ture (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ture)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: mature
  • Comparative: maturer
  • Superlative: maturest
Verb
  • Base: mature
  • 3rd Person Singular: matures
  • Present Participle: maturing
  • Past: matured
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
matures verb maturing verb matured verb maturer adjective maturest adjective
Core family
maturity noun B2
Related words
maturely adverb premature adjective B2 prematurely adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immature adjective immaturity noun
Advanced or less common
maturation noun
वाक्प्रचार

mature audience only

1
/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ ˈɔdiəns ˈoʊnli/
fixed phrase

Restricted to adult viewers

Only people over a certain age can watch because of sexual or violent content.

उदाहरणे
  • This program is intended for a mature audience only.
  • The warning said 'Mature Audience Only' due to graphic scenes.

mature student

1
/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ stˈudənt/
fixed phrase

Adult returning to education

An adult who goes back to study after working or being away from school for years.

उदाहरणे
  • The university offers special support for mature students.
  • Many universities offer special support for mature students.
  • As a mature student, she brought valuable work experience to the class.
  • As a mature student, she brought valuable life experience to the class.

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