born
word · lemma: bear
/ˈbɔɹn/
born
/bˈɔːn/
bawn
Definition
To come into the world as a baby, or to start to exist. Often used to talk about the time and place a person or animal started life.
Usage & Nuances
'Born' is the past participle of 'bear' (give birth) but nearly always used as an adjective, not a verb, in modern English. Common phrases: 'be born', 'born in', 'born to', 'born and raised', 'born to do something' (natural ability). Not used in progressive or continuous forms.
Spanish: nacerPortuguese (BR): nascerPortuguese (PT): nascerChinese (Simplified): 出生Chinese (Traditional): 出生Hindi: जन्म लेनाArabic: وُلِدَBengali: জন্মগ্রহণ করা - জন্মানোRussian: родитьсяJapanese: 生まれるVietnamese: sinh raKorean: 태어나다Turkish: doğmakUrdu: پیدا ہوناIndonesian: lahir
Example Sentences
I was born on a Monday.
basic
She was born in Spain.
basic
The puppies were born last night.
basic
He was born to be a leader.
natural
She was born and raised in Chicago.
natural
I've never borne a grudge against anyone.
natural