Definitions for: Born


[n] British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970)
[adj] brought into existence; "he was a child born of adultery"



Webster (1913) Definition: Born (b[^o]rn), p. p. & a. [See Bear, v. t.]
1. Brought forth, as an animal; brought into life; introduced
by birth.

No one could be born into slavery in Mexico.
--Prescott.

2. Having from birth a certain character; by or from birth;
by nature; innate; as, a born liar. ``A born matchmaker.''
--W. D. Howells.



Born again (Theol.), regenerated; renewed; having received
spiritual life. ``Except a man be born again, he can not
see the kingdom of God.'' --John iii. 3.

Born days, days since one was born; lifetime. [Colloq.]

Synonyms: calved, dropped, foaled, given birth, hatched, Max Born, whelped

Antonyms: unborn

See Also: nuclear physicist

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animals beginning with n
animals beginning with s
l letter animals