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born

BORN/boɹn/UKBAWN/bɔːn/

3 meanings of born

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  1. 1
    baby's birthverb
    Past participle of bear. Use this when talking about someone being given birth to.

    He was born during a snowstorm in January.

    Twins were born to the couple last spring.

    UsageSay I was born (not incorrect: I born) in May.

  2. 2
    natural talentadjective
    Having a certain quality or skill from birth, not learned later.

    Like being good at something from the very start, without ever practicing.

    She is a born leader, full of quiet confidence.

    Some people are just born athletes.

    UsageSay a born leader.

    Similarnatural, instinctive

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  3. 3
    createdverbobsolete
    Past participle of bear in other senses. An old form now usually written borne.
    In some monasteries the severity of the clausure is hard to be born.
    1784, Thomas Sheridan, Life of Dr. SwiftHere, born means borne, put up with or endured.
    If I had not persuaded Harriet into liking the man, I could have born any thing.
    1815, [Jane Austen], EmmaHere, born means borne, put up with or endured.
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Origin

This comes from Old English "boren," the past participle of the verb meaning "to bear" or "carry."

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 3 facts