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aborn

v.
C2 Proficiency US //əˈbɔɹn// aborn

v. to be born or to give birth. This is an old word that people rarely use today.

v. to be born or to give birth. Archaic in modern usage; primarily found in historical or literary contexts.


SIMPLE

The child was aborn in a small village.

CONTEXTUAL

In the old manuscript, the author wrote that the queen was aborn under a lucky star.

COMPLEX

The archaic text describes the hero as aborn of noble blood, destined to lead his people through the coming darkness.

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