Meaning of the word birth in English

What does birth mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

birth

US /bɝːθ/

UK /bɝːθ/

the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of life as a physically separate being.

Example:

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She gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

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The birth of her first child changed her life completely.

Synonym:

delivery childbirth parturition

Synonym:

death

the origin or beginning of something.

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The birth of the internet revolutionized communication.

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This event marked the birth of a new era.

Synonym:

origin beginning genesis inception start

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end conclusion

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