births

word · lemma: birth

Definition

The act or process of being born. Usually refers to the number of times babies are born in a place or time.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used as a plural noun when discussing statistics or trends (e.g., 'the number of births'). Common in formal, medical, or academic contexts. Don't confuse with 'birthday' (the anniversary of being born).

Example Sentences

There were many births at the hospital last month.

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The number of births is increasing each year.

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Some animals have many births in one season.

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Spring usually brings a rise in births among farm animals.

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The city reported fewer births than usual this year.

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Advances in medicine have made difficult births much safer.

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