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BIRTH

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Birth.

How to pronounce birth:

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Birth - as a noun

The time when something begins (especially life)

Example: "They divorced after the birth of the child"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beginning13commencement22first8get-gokickoff23offset12outset6showtime16start5starting time
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
death9

The event of being born

Example: "They celebrated the birth of their first child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nascence12nascency15nativity14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alteration10change12modification20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
death9

The kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parentage12

A baby born; an offspring

Example: "The overall rate of incidence of down's syndrome is one in every 800 births"

Birth - as a verb

Cause to be born

Example: "My wife had twins yesterday!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear6deliver11give birthhave10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring forthproduce12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Birth - as an adjective

A familial relationship established by childbirth.

Example: "Her birth father left when she was a baby; she was raised by her mother and stepfather."

Example Sentences

"The birth of a new star is always a spectacular event."
"The birth rate has been steadily declining in the last decade."
"He registered the birth of his daughter at the local government office."
"The midwife was present at the home birth and ensured everything went smoothly."
"The birth certificate is an official document that proves one's identity and age."
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Word Game Points

Is BIRTH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, birth is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BIRTH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BIRTH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, birth is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BIRTH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BIRTH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, birth is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BIRTH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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