To be born
Example: She was born in a small town last year.
Definition
"To be born" means to come into life or existence, typically referring to the moment a baby emerges from the mother's womb. It marks the beginning of an individual's life outside the mother's body, as in the phrase, "She was born in a small town last year."
Etymology
The phrase "to be born" originates from Old English "beran," meaning to carry or bring forth. Over time, it evolved to specifically describe the act of coming into life. Did you know that "born" shares roots with words related to bearing or producing, highlighting the connection to birth and origin?
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"To be born" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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