26984 words

born

8 definitions • 12 examples
1
to come out of a mother's body, and start to exist:

Examples:

She was born in 1950.
2
having started life in a particular way:

Examples:

be born with The toll of babies born with AIDS is rising.
Stevie Wonder was born blind.
3
If an idea is born, it starts to exist.
4
existing as the result of something:

Examples:

With a courage born of necessity, she seized the gun and ran at him.
5
having a natural ability or liking:

Examples:

a born writer/athlete
[ + to infinitive ] I felt born to take care of animals.
6
born in the way, place, or order mentioned:

Examples:

Ben Okri is a Nigerian-born poet and novelist.
the first-born son
7
past participle of bear; having come into existence by birth:

Examples:

He was born in 1950.
8
having a natural ability or tendency:

Examples:

It was obvious that Rachel was a born leader.
[ + to infinitive ] Stephen was born to ride motorcycles.

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