Looking for the meaning of the word BIRTH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BIRTH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Birth
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old Norse byrth; related to bear
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bəːθ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of life as a physically separate being
Short Definition:emergence of baby etc. from womb
Examples:- he was blind from birth
- despite a difficult birth he's fit and healthy
Word: Birth
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bəːθ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give birth to (a baby or other young)
Short Definition:give birth to baby etc.
Examples:- she birthed five children within ten years
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