Pregnant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pregnant is an adjective meaning (comparable) Meaningful, having numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.
Meaning
(comparable) Meaningful, having numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.
More Meanings
- (poetic) Fecund, fertile, prolific (usually of soil, ground, etc.).
- Pervaded by something, usually sth intangible.
- A pregnant person.
- (now rare) Compelling; clear, evident.
- (chiefly not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.
- (obsolete) Affording entrance; receptive; yielding; willing; open; prompt.
- (obsolete) Ready-witted; clever; ingenious.
Example Sentences
a pregnant pause
I became pregnant in July 2014.
wherein the pregnant enemy does much
I went to the doctor and, guess what, I’m five weeks pregnant!
Word Forms
- pregnaunt
- pregnants
Synonyms for pregnant
Depending on context, synonyms include expecting, expectant, gravid, fertilized, gone, preggers.
Antonyms for pregnant
Common opposites include impregnant, pseudopregnant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gravid, heavy, big, large, great, full.
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