Birth: meaning, definitions and examples

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birth

 

[ bษœหฮธ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

certificate

The emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of life as a physically separate being.

Synonyms

delivery, nativity

Examples of usage

  • The birth of their first child was a momentous occasion for the couple.
  • The birth certificate is an official document that records a person's birth.
Context #2 | Noun

origin

The origin or beginning of something.

Synonyms

genesis, origin

Examples of usage

  • The birth of the internet revolutionized communication.
  • The birth of a new idea can lead to great innovations.
Context #3 | Verb

create

To bring forth or be brought forth as a result of birth.

Synonyms

deliver, produce

Examples of usage

  • She birthed a beautiful baby girl last night.
  • The artist birthed a masterpiece that amazed the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "birth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nascimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคจเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geburt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelahiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั€ะพะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narodziny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช•็”Ÿ (ใŸใ‚“ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท naissance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nacimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถœ์ƒ (chulsaeng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู„ุงุฏุฉ (wilada)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narozenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ narodenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡บ็”Ÿ (chลซshฤ“ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rojstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆรฐing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (dabadeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doฤŸum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nacimiento

Etymology

The word 'birth' originated from the Old English word 'byrth', which meant 'being born; a human being; offspring; that which is born'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the emergence of a new life. The concept of birth is fundamental to human existence and has been a central theme in various cultures and religions throughout history. The act of giving birth is a miraculous and profound experience that has been celebrated and revered across different societies.

See also: birthday, birthplace, rebirth.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,664, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.