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babies

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbeɪbiz// UK //bˈeɪbɪz// ba·bies

n. very young children who cannot talk or walk yet. You use this word for humans from birth until they are about one year old.

n. human offspring in the earliest stage of development, typically from birth to approximately twelve months of age.


SIMPLE

The babies are sleeping in their cribs.

CONTEXTUAL

New parents often find it difficult to get enough sleep because their babies wake up several times during the night.

COMPLEX

While the hospital wing was specifically designed for newborn babies, the staff also provided resources for parents transitioning to life at home with their infants.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'baby'; the final 'y' changes to 'i' before adding 'es'.

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