birth

US /bɜ:rθ/

UK /bɜ:θ/

A2

noun

  • The emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of life as a physically separate being.
  • The act of being born
  • Time when a baby or young animal is born
  • Beginning of something
  • An instance of being born.
  • A person's origin; parentage or family.
  • The origin or beginning of something.
  • The place where someone was born.
  • Social position based on the family you come from

other

  • The emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of life as a physically separate being.
  • The process of being born, especially in animals.
  • The beginning or creation of something new.
  • A person's origin; parentage or family lineage.
  • The origin or beginning of something.

other

  • An instance of being born.
  • A bunk or bed on a ship or train.