birth

/bɜrθ/
noun
  1. The act or process of a baby or young animal coming out of its mother's body.
    • The birth of her daughter was a joyful moment for the whole family.
    • The hospital has a special wing dedicated to safe births.
    • Many animals give birth in the spring when food is plentiful.
  2. The beginning or origin of something.
    • The birth of modern medicine can be traced back to the discovery of germs.
    • The birth of the internet changed how people communicate around the world.
    • That meeting marked the birth of a new political movement.
  3. A person's family origin or social position at birth.
    • In many countries, a person's birth does not determine their future success.
    • She was a woman of noble birth, but she chose a simple life.
    • He took pride in his humble birth and worked hard to achieve his goals.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To give birth to; to bring forth (a child or young).
    • In some cultures, women birth their babies at home with a midwife.
    • The cat birthed a litter of five kittens last night.
    • She birthed twins after a long labor.
  2. To create or produce something new.
    • The artist birthed a new style of painting that became famous worldwide.
    • The company birthed a revolutionary product that changed the industry.
    • His experiences abroad birthed a deep love for travel and exploration.
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