Cool MateMeaning 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!'
Related words
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).
Pregnancy appears in
Pregnancy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حمل
لما يكون فيه بيبي بينمو جوه جسم الست.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গর্ভাবস্থা
যখন একজন মহিলার শরীরের ভিতরে একটি শিশু বড় হতে থাকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Schwangerschaft
Wenn eine Frau ein Baby in ihrem Körper trägt.
- SpanishEspañol
Embarazo
Cuando una mujer tiene un bebé creciendo dentro de su cuerpo.
- Persianفارسی
بارداری
وقتی که یک بچه توی بدن زن در حال رشد است.
- FrenchFrançais
Grossesse
Quand une femme a un bébé qui grandit dans son corps.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गर्भावस्था
जब किसी महिला के शरीर के अंदर बच्चा पल रहा होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Gravidanza
Quando una donna ha un bambino che cresce dentro di sé.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Gravidez
Quando uma mulher tem um bebé a crescer dentro do seu corpo.
- RussianРусский
Беременность
Когда у женщины внутри растет ребенок.
- Urduاردو
حمل
جب عورت کے جسم کے اندر بچہ بڑھ رہا ہو۔
- Chinese中文
怀孕
女人肚子里长了个宝宝。
More words like Pregnancy
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
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.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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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.