CEFR A1

birth

noun

Meaning

The moment a baby comes out of its mother's body, or the process of this.

Examples

The birth of their first child was a joyous occasion.
She had a difficult birth and needed medical help.

Synonyms: arrival, delivery, nativity

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birth (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɜːθ/

Definition

The moment a baby comes out of its mother's body, or the process of this.

Examples

The birth of their first child was a joyous occasion.
She had a difficult birth and needed medical help.
He was present at the birth of his daughter.

How to Use birth

give birth (phrasal verb): To have a baby. — "My sister will give birth to twins soon."
birth of (prepositional phrase): The beginning or origin of something. — "The birth of democracy was a long process."
of birth (prepositional phrase): Relating to family or social background. — "She was of royal birth."

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