born

born · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past participle of "bear" meaning brought into existence through birth.

  2. 2.

    Having a natural talent or quality from birth.

  3. 3.

    Coming into existence; originating.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    born and bred — native to a place and raised there
  • •
    born with a silver spoon in one's mouth — born into a wealthy family
  • •
    born yesterday — naive or easily fooled (usually in negative: "I wasn't born yesterday")
  • •
    to the manner born — naturally suited to a situation or role

Related words

Antonyms: deceased, died
See also: bear, birth, innate, native
Synonyms: brought forth, delivered, given birth to

Etymology

From Old English beran ("to bear, carry, bring forth"), from Proto-Germanic beraną, from Proto-Indo-European bʰer- ("to carry, bear"). The past participle "born" specifically relates to the sense of giving birth.