pregnant Definition
- 1having a child or young developing in the uterus
- 2full of meaning or significance
Using pregnant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pregnant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She is pregnant with her first child.
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The test showed that she was pregnant.
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The book is pregnant with meaning and symbolism.
pregnant Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pregnant
Example
It took them a year to get pregnant.
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After his announcement, there was a pregnant pause as everyone processed the news.
full of potential or promise
Example
The new project is pregnant with possibility, and we're excited to see where it goes.
Origins of pregnant
from Latin 'praegnans', meaning 'with child'
Summary: pregnant in Brief
The term 'pregnant' [ˈprɛɡnənt] refers to having a child or young developing in the uterus. It can also mean full of meaning or significance, as in 'The book is pregnant with meaning and symbolism.' Phrases like 'get pregnant' and 'pregnant pause' are common, while 'pregnant with possibility' denotes potential or promise.
