CEFR B1

pregnant

adjective

Meaning

The condition of having a developing baby or fetus inside the body.

Examples

She discovered she was pregnant in her third month.
The doctor advised her to rest frequently during her pregnancy.

Synonyms: expecting, with child, gestating

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pregnant (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛɡnənt/

Definition

The condition of having a developing baby or fetus inside the body.

Examples

She discovered she was pregnant in her third month.
The doctor advised her to rest frequently during her pregnancy.
Carrying twins made her pregnancy particularly challenging.

How to Use pregnant

pregnant with (prepositional phrase): Carrying a baby or fetus. — "She was pregnant with twins."
pregnant with (prepositional phrase): Full of or charged with (a particular quality or meaning). — "The air was pregnant with anticipation."

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