birth

Definition

  • noun: the time when a baby comes out from the body of its mother
  • noun: the emergence of a new individual from the body of its parent
  • verb: to bring forth
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: family, lineage, parentage

Examples

  • He was present when his wife 'gave birth to' his daughter.

  • The hospital reported an increase in premature 'births'.

  • She's Canadian by 'birth'. [=she was born in Canada]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Until that moment, he didn't exist. -Except on paper. -May I help you? He had all the proper ID... ...driver's license, birth certificate, Social Security card.... And the signature was a spot-on match. I must say I'm sorry to be losing your business. (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption
  • (..) You can't just make a person up. Sure you can, if you know how the system works. It's amazing what you can accomplish by mail. Mr. Stevens has a birth certificate... ...driver's license, Social Security. You're shitting me. If they trace any accounts, they'll wind up chasing... (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption