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Meaning of 'born' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Born [ p. p.]
- of Bear
2 . Born [ v. t.]
- Brought forth, as an animal; brought into life; introduced by birth.
- Having from birth a certain character; by or from birth; by nature; innate; as, a born liar.

Meaning of 'born' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . born [ a]
Meaning (1):
- brought into existence
Example in sentence:
  • he was a child born of adultery
2 . born [ s]
Meaning (2):
- being talented through inherited qualities
Example in sentence:
  • a born musician;
  • a natural leader;
  • an innate talent

Nearby Words:

borable borachte boracic boracite boracous borage boragewort boraginaceous boragineous boramez

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