Pronunciation

/bɔːrn/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The act of being born; the birth. 2. A person’s date or place of birth. 3. (informal) An individual who was born at a particular time or into a certain situation.
• Verb: To come into existence; to be brought into life, especially at birth.

Phrases

• “Born on a particular day” refers to the date of birth.
• “Born with a talent” implies an innate skill.
• “Born into privilege” signifies a fortunate upbringing.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “John was born on April 4th, 1985.”
• Verb: “She was born with a natural ability to sing.”
• Adjective: “The baby was born healthy.”

Synonyms

• Born (no synonyms, as it is an inherent quality or action)

Derived Words

• Birth
• Natal
• Progeny
• Offspring
• Origin

Antonyms

• Dead
• Unborn (in the sense of not yet born)
• Posthumous (pertaining to something done after death)