What does born mean?
Born means past participle of bear; given birth to..
Born
/bɔːn/ · verb
Meaning
past participle of bear; given birth to..
Definitions by Sense
- past participle of bear; given birth to.
- (obsolete) past participle of bear in other senses.
- Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character; innate; inherited.
- (Geordie) Alternative spelling of burn (a stream)
- (Geordie) Alternative spelling of burn (with fire etc.)
Example Sentences
Although not born in the country, she qualifies for nationality through her grandparents.
Born in 1937, I spent my early childhood in Spain.
a Canadian-born singer-songwriter
In some monasteries the severity of the clausure is hard to be born.
If I had not persuaded Harriet into liking the man, I could have born any thing.
In the United States, information describing the operation of nuclear weapons is born secret.
a born leader
I'll make it out, deny it he that can, / His Worship is a True-born Engliſhman, / In all the Latitude that Empty Word / By Modern Acceptation's understood.
Synonyms for born
Antonyms for born
Related Words
Word Forms
- borns
- bornin
- bornt
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for born?
Common synonyms include innate, whelped, dropped, given birth.
What is the opposite of born?
Possible antonyms include unborn.
How do you use born in a sentence?
Although not born in the country, she qualifies for nationality through her grandparents.
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