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UK/["/bɔːn/"]/US/["/bɔːrn/"]/

Meaning of Born

In simple words: To come into the world; to be delivered.

Born in a sentence

  • She was born in a small town.
  • He was born on a cold winter morning.
  • They were born into a wealthy family.
  • The artist was born with a special talent.
  • Every year, the city celebrates the day it was born.

How to use Born

Used in many contexts, particularly in discussions of birth, origins, or beginnings. It's not formal and can be used in casual conversation. Avoid using it for anything other than literal or metaphorical beginnings.

Grammar pattern

standalone verb

Memory hint

Think of 'born' as 'being born' from a 'door' into the world.

Related words

Collocations with Born

  • prematurely
  • into
  • of
  • to
  • be born alive
  • be born dead
  • be born and bred

Synonyms for Born

Opposites of Born

Common mistakes with Born

  • Confusing with 'bore' - they have different meanings.
  • Using 'born' in the wrong tense, like 'I was borns.'
  • Mixing up 'born' and 'borne' in writing.

Compare Born with Produced, Created

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Frequently asked questions about Born

What does Born mean?

To come into the world; to be delivered.

What is the definition of Born?

to come out of your mother’s body at the beginning of your life

How do you use Born in a sentence?

She was born in a small town.

Can you give another example of Born?

He was born on a cold winter morning.

What are synonyms for Born?

Common alternatives include brought into the world, delivered, produced, created.

What is the opposite of Born?

Opposite meanings include died, failed.

What words go with Born?

It commonly pairs with prematurely, into, of, to, be born alive, be born dead, be born and bred.

What are common mistakes when using Born?

Confusing with 'bore' - they have different meanings. Using 'born' in the wrong tense, like 'I was borns.' Mixing up 'born' and 'borne' in writing.

How do you pronounce Born?

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

When should I use Born?

Used in many contexts, particularly in discussions of birth, origins, or beginnings. It's not formal and can be used in casual conversation. Avoid using it for anything other than literal or metaphorical beginnings.

What CEFR level is Born?

"Born" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.