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UK/["/ˈpreɡnənsi/"]/US/["/ˈpreɡnənsi/"]/

Meaning of Pregnancy

the state of being pregnant

In simple words: When a woman has a baby growing inside her body.

Pregnancy in a sentence

  • Her pregnancy lasted about nine months before she gave birth to a healthy baby.
  • The doctors advised her on how to maintain good health during pregnancy.
  • Pregnancy can cause various physical and emotional changes in women.
  • She felt tired often throughout the pregnancy but remained optimistic.
  • Some animals have a shorter pregnancy than humans.

How to use Pregnancy

Used in medical or personal contexts. Avoid in casual settings unless discussing personal experiences.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'preg-‘ as 'preparing for a new guest!'

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Collocations with Pregnancy

Synonyms for Pregnancy

  • gestation
  • expectancy
  • maternity

Opposites of Pregnancy

  • infertility
  • barrenness

Common mistakes with Pregnancy

  • Confused with 'pregnant' (adjective form).
  • Using 'pregnancy' to refer to the period before conception.
  • Incorrect pluralization (pregnancies instead of pregnancy).

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Frequently asked questions about Pregnancy

What does Pregnancy mean?

When a woman has a baby growing inside her body.

What is the definition of Pregnancy?

the state of being pregnant

How do you use Pregnancy in a sentence?

Her pregnancy lasted about nine months before she gave birth to a healthy baby.

Can you give another example of Pregnancy?

The doctors advised her on how to maintain good health during pregnancy.

What are synonyms for Pregnancy?

Common alternatives include gestation, expectancy, maternity.

What is the opposite of Pregnancy?

Opposite meanings include infertility, barrenness.

What words go with Pregnancy?

It commonly pairs with early, late, full-term, have, avoid, prevent, progress, go to full term, go to term, test, rate, complications, during (a/​the) pregnancy, in (a/​the) pregnancy, throughout (a/​the) pregnancy, carry a pregnancy to term.

What are common mistakes when using Pregnancy?

Confused with 'pregnant' (adjective form). Using 'pregnancy' to refer to the period before conception. Incorrect pluralization (pregnancies instead of pregnancy).

How do you pronounce Pregnancy?

US: /["/ˈpreɡnənsi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpreɡnənsi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pregnancy?

Used in medical or personal contexts. Avoid in casual settings unless discussing personal experiences.

What CEFR level is Pregnancy?

"Pregnancy" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.