Born

/ˈbɔːn/

The meaning and definition of Born, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
    β€œJudging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.”
  2. (originally nautical) To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).
    β€œBy my readings, we're bearing due south, so we should turn about ten degrees east.”
adjective
  1. Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character; innate; inherited.
Synonyms brook endure

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