birth
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- pronunciation:
- buhrth
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or fact of being born.
The family is celebrating the birth of their first child.
- antonyms:
- death
- similar words:
- creation, delivery
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| definition 2: |
the act of bringing a new baby or baby animal into the world.
Most births in America take place in hospitals.- synonyms:
- childbirth
- similar words:
- bearing, labor
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| definition 3: |
beginning; origin.
The birth of a new company brought more business to the city.- synonyms:
- beginning, origin
- antonyms:
- end
- similar words:
- commencement, dawn, onset, source, start
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| related words: |
beginning, first, heritage, origin |
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Are you looking for the word
berth?
Birth and
berth sound alike but have different meanings. A
berth is something found on a ship or train.
Word Builder: birth +
- birthday:
the anniversary of the day when you were born.
- birthplace:
the place where you were born.
- birth date:
the day when you were born; date of birth.