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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈprɛɡnənt/ · UK /ˈpreɡnənt/
pregnant means: Having a baby or young animal growing inside the body; also used for a couple expecting a baby.
adjective
Having a baby or young animal growing inside the body; also used for a couple expecting a baby.
- My sister is pregnant.
- She was pregnant with her first child.
- The couple announced that they were pregnant.
Suggesting strong feelings, important meaning, or possibilities that have not been openly expressed.
- A pregnant silence followed her question.
- He took a pregnant pause before giving his answer.
- They exchanged a pregnant glance across the room.
Containing a great deal of a particular quality, feeling, or possibility.
- The moment was pregnant with hope.
- Her words were pregnant with meaning.
- They saw a future pregnant with promise.
Questions about pregnant
What does pregnant mean?
Having a baby or young animal growing inside the body; also used for a couple expecting a baby.
What is pregnant in other languages?
Türkçe: hamile · Español: embarazada · Français: enceinte · Deutsch: schwanger · Italiano: incinta · 日本語: 妊娠している
How do you pronounce pregnant?
In American English /ˈprɛɡnənt/; in British English /ˈpreɡnənt/.
How do you use pregnant in a sentence?
My sister is pregnant. She was pregnant with her first child.
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