born
[ bawrn ]
/ bɔrn /
adjective
brought forth by birth.
possessing from birth the quality, circumstances, or character stated: a born musician; a born fool.
native to the locale stated; immigrated to the present place from the locale stated: a German-born scientist; a Chicago-born New Yorker.
verb
a past participle of bear1.
Idioms for born
born yesterday,
naive; inexperienced: You can't fool me with that old trick—I wasn't born yesterday.
Origin of born
usage note for born
See
bear1.
OTHER WORDS FROM born
pre·born, adjective self-born, adjectiveWords nearby born
British Dictionary definitions for born yesterday (1 of 2)
Born
/ (bɔːn) /
noun
Max . 1882–1970, British nuclear physicist, born in Germany, noted for his fundamental contribution to quantum mechanics: Nobel prize for physics 1954
British Dictionary definitions for born yesterday (2 of 2)
born
/ (bɔːn) /
verb
the past participle (in most passive uses) of bear 1 (def. 4)
was not born yesterday
is not gullible or foolish
adjective
possessing or appearing to have possessed certain qualities from birth
a born musician
- being at birth in a particular social status or other condition as specifiedignobly born
- (in combination)lowborn
in all one's born days informal
so far in one's life
usage for born
Care should be taken not to use
born where
borne is intended:
he had borne (not
born)
his ordeal with great courage;
the following points should be borne in mind
Idioms and Phrases with born yesterday (1 of 2)
born yesterday
see not born yesterday.
Idioms and Phrases with born yesterday (2 of 2)
born