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Birth

UK /["/bɜːθ/"]/US /["/bɜːrθ/"]/

Definition

the time when a baby is born; the process of being born

In simple words: The moment when a baby is born.

Examples

The doctor announced the birth of a healthy baby boy.
We celebrate our birthdays each year to mark the birth of our lives.
Many cultures have special rituals to honor the birth of a child.
The birth of the new year is often celebrated with fireworks.
This book discusses the birth of modern science in the 17th century.

Usage notes

Used in contexts related to the arrival of a new baby. Not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing family or medical topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'birthing', imagine a baby coming into the world.

Collocations

live
normal
difficult
give
register
celebrate
certificate
records
date
at birth
at a/the birth
during a/the birth
births, deaths and marriages
births, marriages and deaths
your date of birth
live
normal
difficult
give
register
celebrate
certificate
records
date
at birth
at a/the birth
during a/the birth
births, deaths and marriages
births, marriages and deaths
your date of birth

Synonyms

delivery
childbirth
nativity

Antonyms

death

Common mistakes

Confused with 'berth', which refers to a sleeping space on a ship.
Mispronouncing it as 'birt' without the 'h'.