To be born
Example: Queen Victoria was born in 1819 in England.
Definition
"To be born" refers to the event of coming into life or existence from the mother's womb, marking the beginning of an individual's life. It is commonly used to indicate the origin or starting point of a person's life, as in the phrase 'Queen Victoria was born in 1819 in England.'
Etymology
The phrase "to be born" originates from the Old English word 'beran,' meaning 'to carry or bring forth.' Over time, it evolved to specifically describe the act of coming into life. Did you know that the concept of birth has been fundamental in language since ancient times, reflecting the importance of life's beginning?
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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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