born
Translation
born
Examples
I was born in 1990.
I was born in 1990.
She is a born leader.
She is a born leader.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) was born ((in/on sth.)). I was born in London.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: unborn
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to bear' (to carry, to give birth to). It refers to being 'carried' into the world.
Memory Tips
Almost always used with the verb 'to be', as in 'I was born', 'she was born'.