Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Birth.
How to pronounce birth:
US
Birth - as a noun
The time when something begins (especially life)
Example: "They divorced after the birth of the child"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beginningcommencementfirstget-gokickoffoffsetoutsetshowtimestartstarting timeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deathThe event of being born
Example: "They celebrated the birth of their first child"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nascencenascencynativityHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterationchangemodificationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deathThe process of giving birth
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birthinggiving birthparturitionHypernyms (Closely Related)
biological processorganic processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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)
beardelivergive birthhaveHypernyms (Closely Related)
bring forthproduceHyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is BIRTH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, birth is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordBIRTH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is BIRTH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, birth is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBIRTH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
