انگریزی

mature

gb/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/ us/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
B1 انگریزی
~ 1100
معانی
0 معانی
adjective B1 property
1

Fully grown or developed

Fully grown in body or mind.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone/something] is mature
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mature' with 'old'; 'mature' means fully developed, not necessarily elderly.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
immature (Describes someone or something not fully developed physically or mentally.)
لفظی تراکیب
mature adult |mature tree |mature student |physically mature |mentally mature
موضوعات
personal development |biology |psychology |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone] is mature about [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners may think 'mature' here means 'serious'; it means emotionally grown-up, which can still include humor.
ہم معنی الفاظ
responsible (Emphasizes reliability rather than emotional composure.) | sensible (Focuses on practicality and reason, not necessarily emotional growth.)
متضاد الفاظ
childish (Describes behavior that is silly or not appropriate for an adult.)
لفظی تراکیب
mature decision |mature approach |mature attitude |mature conversation
موضوعات
emotions |personal development |relationships |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • She is very mature for a teenager.
  • He made a mature choice to wait.
  • That was a mature way to solve the problem.
فعل B1 action
3

To become fully developed

To grow or change until you are fully developed.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone/something] matures
ہم معنی الفاظ
develop (Broader term; can refer to many kinds of progress, not just reaching full growth.)
متضاد الفاظ
regress (To return to a less developed state.)
لفظی تراکیب
mature over time |slowly mature |help [someone] mature
موضوعات
biology |personal development |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • Children mature at different rates.
  • The wine will mature over the next five years.
  • She has matured a lot since starting college.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

ہم معنی الفاظ
adult-oriented (More formal; specifically targets adult audiences.)
متضاد الفاظ
family-friendly (Suitable for all ages without adult material.)
لفظی تراکیب
mature content |mature themes |mature audience
موضوعات
media |entertainment |arts_entertainment |communication |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • This movie has mature content.
  • The book is for a mature audience.
  • It has some mature themes.
فعل technical B2 action
5

To become ready over time

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

ہم معنی الفاظ
ripen (Common for fruit; 'mature' is broader and includes non-food contexts like cheese or wine.)
متضاد الفاظ
spoil (To decay or rot instead of improving with time.)
لفظی تراکیب
mature cheese |mature wine
موضوعات
food |wine-making |food_drink |nature |time
مثالیں
  • The cheese needs to mature for six months before sale.
  • This wine matures in oak barrels.
  • The flavor matures as the fruit ripens.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The cheese will mature in the cellar.
  • Wine matures in barrels.
  • The taste matures after cooking.
گرامر
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mature
IPA
GB/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
US/mət͡ʃˈʊɹ/
ہجا بندی اور زور
ma - ture (2 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ture)
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Adjective
  • Base: mature
  • Comparative: maturer
  • Superlative: maturest
Verb
  • Base: mature
  • 3rd Person Singular: matures
  • Present Participle: maturing
  • Past: matured
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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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