A2noun 1K

Birth

🇬🇧 UK /["/bɜːθ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bɜːrθ/"]/

Meaning of Birth

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

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

Birth in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Birth

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.

Related words

Collocations with 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
• 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 for Birth

• delivery
• childbirth
• nativity

Opposites of Birth

• death

Common mistakes with Birth

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

Frequently asked questions about Birth

What does Birth mean?

The moment when a baby is born.

What is the definition of Birth?

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

How do you use Birth in a sentence?

The doctor announced the birth of a healthy baby boy.

Can you give another example of Birth?

We celebrate our birthdays each year to mark the birth of our lives.

What are synonyms for Birth?

Common alternatives include delivery, childbirth, nativity.

What is the opposite of Birth?

Opposite meanings include death.

What words go with Birth?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Birth?

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

How do you pronounce Birth?

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

When should I use Birth?

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

What CEFR level is Birth?

"Birth" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.