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Definition and meaning of English word "baby"

baby

/ˈbeɪbi/

Meaning

Noun

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered. A very young human, even if not yet born.

Reviewed by the TheLernen language teamDefinition sourced from Wiktionary

How to use

In English, the word 'baby' is often used in informal contexts, such as in conversations with friends or family members. It's also commonly used in formal contexts, like in medical or educational settings. However, it's worth noting that the word 'baby' can sometimes be used as a noun or a verb, but the verb form is less common and typically used in informal contexts, e.g., 'She's going to baby-sit the kids tonight.'

🇬🇧 English

baby

Example

The baby is sleeping

I love the baby

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Synonyms

a very young human, especially one that is not yet able to walka young child, especially one that is just learning to walka young person, especially one that is still in the early stages of development

Common phrases

  • baby talka way of speaking that is used to communicate with a baby
  • baby blanketa blanket that is used to keep a baby warm
  • baby bottlea bottle that is used to feed a baby

Frequency rank: #245 in English

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What does the English word "baby" mean?

The English word "baby" means "baby" in English.

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