CEFR B1

pregnancy

noun

Meaning

The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the body.

Examples

The early stages of pregnancy can be marked by fatigue and nausea.
She announced her pregnancy to her family with great joy.

Synonyms: gestation, gravidity

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pregnancy (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

Definition

The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the body.

Examples

The early stages of pregnancy can be marked by fatigue and nausea.
She announced her pregnancy to her family with great joy.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial during pregnancy.

Synonyms of pregnancy

Words with a similar meaning to pregnancy:

gestation
gravidity

Antonyms of pregnancy

Words with the opposite meaning to pregnancy:

infertility
childlessness

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