Cool MateMeaning of Infant
a baby or very young child
In simple words: A very young baby, usually under one year old.
Infant in a sentence
- The infant was fast asleep in the cradle.
- She specializes in infant nutrition and development.
- Infant mortality rates have decreased significantly over the past decade.
- The hospital's infant ward is staffed with expert pediatricians.
- Infant products such as diapers and formula are in high demand.
How to use Infant
Used in everyday conversation and in medical contexts. Generally appropriate when discussing babies or child development. Avoid in casual settings where relaxed language is used; 'baby' might be more common.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'in-fant' as 'in the first days of life'.
Related words
Collocations with Infant
Opposites of Infant
- adult
- grown-up
Common mistakes with Infant
- Confusing infant with toddler, which refers to a slightly older age range.
- Using 'infant' when talking about older children.
- Incorrectly applying the term in non-medical contexts.
Infant appears in
Infant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رضيع
طفل صغير جدًا، عادةً أقل من عام واحد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নবজাতক
খুব ছোট একটি শিশু, সাধারণত এক বছরের কম বয়সী।
- GermanDeutsch
Säugling
Ein sehr junges Baby, normalerweise unter einem Jahr alt.
- SpanishEspañol
Bebé
Un bebé muy pequeño, generalmente menor de un año.
- Persianفارسی
نوزاد
یک بچه بسیار کوچک، معمولاً زیر یک سال.
- FrenchFrançais
Nourrisson
Un très jeune bébé, généralement de moins d'un an.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शिशु
बहुत छोटा बच्चा, आमतौर पर एक साल से कम उम्र का।
- ItalianItaliano
Neonato
Un bebè molto piccolo, di solito sotto l'anno di età.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bebê
Um bebê bem novinho, geralmente com menos de um ano.
- RussianРусский
Младенец
Очень маленький ребенок, обычно младше одного года.
- Urduاردو
نوزاد
ایک بہت چھوٹا بچہ، عام طور پر ایک سال سے کم عمر کا۔
- Chinese中文
婴儿
一个非常小的宝宝，通常一岁以下。
More words like Infant
- Baby
- Youngster
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Infant
What does Infant mean?
A very young baby, usually under one year old.
What is the definition of Infant?
a baby or very young child
How do you use Infant in a sentence?
The infant was fast asleep in the cradle.
Can you give another example of Infant?
She specializes in infant nutrition and development.
What are synonyms for Infant?
Common alternatives include baby, newborn, neonate, youngster.
What is the opposite of Infant?
Opposite meanings include adult, grown-up.
What words go with Infant?
It commonly pairs with young, month-old, two-month-old, breastfeed, feed, nurse, death, mortality, child, sudden infant death syndrome.
What are common mistakes when using Infant?
Confusing infant with toddler, which refers to a slightly older age range. Using 'infant' when talking about older children. Incorrectly applying the term in non-medical contexts.
How do you pronounce Infant?
US: /["/ˈɪnfənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪnfənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Infant?
Used in everyday conversation and in medical contexts. Generally appropriate when discussing babies or child development. Avoid in casual settings where relaxed language is used; 'baby' might be more common.
What CEFR level is Infant?
"Infant" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.