birth
Translation
birth
Examples
She gave birth to a healthy baby.
She gave birth to a healthy baby.
The birth of the internet changed the world.
The birth of the internet changed the world.
Grammar Patterns
the birth ((of sb./sth.)) The beginning of someone or something. The birth of her son was a happy day.
to give birth ((to sb.)) To produce a baby from your body. She gave birth to twins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: delivery, origin, creation; Antonyms: death, end
Etymology
From Old English 'gebyrd', related to the verb 'to bear' (to carry or give birth to).
Memory Tips
Connects to the verb 'to bear a child'. Think of the 'birth' of a new idea or a nation.