B2adjective5K

UK/["/ˈpreɡnənt/"]/US/["/ˈpreɡnənt/"]/

Meaning of Pregnant

having a baby or young animal developing inside her/its body

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

Pregnant in a sentence

  • She is pregnant with her first child.
  • The pregnant woman attended her prenatal classes.
  • Many pregnant women experience nausea during the first trimester.
  • She looked radiant as a pregnant lady at the baby shower.
  • Her symptoms suggested she might be pregnant.

How to use Pregnant

Commonly used in medical contexts and everyday conversations. It's appropriate in most settings but can be sensitive in discussions about family planning or health.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of the word 'pregnant' as 'pre-gentle' — the gentleness needed during pregnancy.

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Collocations with Pregnant

Synonyms for Pregnant

  • expecting
  • with child
  • in a family way
  • gravid

Opposites of Pregnant

  • infertile
  • non-pregnant

Common mistakes with Pregnant

  • Confusing with 'expecting' — both mean similar things but may fit different contexts.
  • Using to describe people who are not pregnant.
  • Mixing up with similar sounding words like 'present' or 'presents'.

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Frequently asked questions about Pregnant

What does Pregnant mean?

When a woman has a baby growing inside her body.

What is the definition of Pregnant?

having a baby or young animal developing inside her/its body

How do you use Pregnant in a sentence?

She is pregnant with her first child.

Can you give another example of Pregnant?

The pregnant woman attended her prenatal classes.

What are synonyms for Pregnant?

Common alternatives include expecting, with child, in a family way, gravid.

What is the opposite of Pregnant?

Opposite meanings include infertile, non-pregnant.

What words go with Pregnant?

It commonly pairs with be, look, become, heavily, very, visibly, by, with, six weeks, three months, etc. pregnant.

What are common mistakes when using Pregnant?

Confusing with 'expecting' — both mean similar things but may fit different contexts. Using to describe people who are not pregnant. Mixing up with similar sounding words like 'present' or 'presents'.

How do you pronounce Pregnant?

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

When should I use Pregnant?

Commonly used in medical contexts and everyday conversations. It's appropriate in most settings but can be sensitive in discussions about family planning or health.

What CEFR level is Pregnant?

"Pregnant" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.