born

adjective

ˈbȯrn How to pronounce born (audio)
Definition of bornnext
1
as in congenital
being such from birth or by nature a born artist and largely self-taught, John Singleton Copley was producing accomplished portraits by the time he was in his late teens

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2
as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin a born Texan and very proud of it

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Recent Examples of born Shaw has said he was reborn after the shooting and years later would become a born-again Christian. — Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019 In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally. — James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2019 The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school. — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for born
  1. congenital
  2. indigenous
  3. natural
  4. native
  5. chronic
  6. aboriginal
Adjective
  • Toregem is starting with people who have severe congenital hypodontia, then plans to expand into broader cases of tooth loss.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Their patients include children who have seizure disorders, congenital heart diseases that require surgery, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and leukemia, as well as others who need feeding tubes and ventilators to treat their illnesses, according to their court declarations.
    — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Definition of congenital
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  • The show is Dark Winds, the indigenous murder mystery drama starring the enigmatic Zahn McClarnon.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Daoism, China’s indigenous religion, is one of the country’s five officially recognized religions today.
    — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of indigenous
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  • By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • This multitasking hair care product is known for reducing frizz, boosting shine, and hydrating split ends, and some natural oils even help with hair growth.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of natural
Adjective
  • The duo, known for fictional young adult content on YouTube, plans to keep leveling up their material while keeping it native to the internet.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Once the phone’s native audio was passed through Nomono’s system through the enhanced lavalier recording, his voice came through clearly while the ambient street sound stayed present but no longer overwhelming.
    — Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of native
Adjective
  • Inflammation along is called tendinitis and can result from chronic overuse.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Complications followed, including a chronic infection, keeping her tethered to the medical system.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
Definition of chronic
Adjective
  • The injuries themselves aren’t too surprising; wild dingoes hunt kangaroos, and Aboriginal hunters worked with dingoes the same way people in other parts of the world have hunted with dogs for millennia.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
  • Australian aboriginal peoples, meanwhile, saw a great boomerang in the stellar formation, while the Native American Shawnee tribe envisioned dancing star maidens.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
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