Birth

Meaning

the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something

the process of being born; the start of life

Example Sentences

The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.

The birth of a child brings joy to the whole family.

Example Expressions

give birth

Synonyms

delivery, nativity, origin, arrival, beginning

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delivery, nativity, origin

Entry 2

delivery, arrival, nativity, beginning

Antonyms

death, end, conclusion

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death, end, conclusion

Entry 2

death, end

Collocations

give birth, birth certificate, birth rate, birth of a child, birth anniversary

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give birth, birth certificate, birth rate

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birth of a child, birth certificate, give birth, birth anniversary