born
UK: bɔːn | US: bɔːrn
adj. having started life; brought into existence
adj. (of a person) having a specified natural quality or ability
v. (past participle of bear) to give birth to
The word born originates from the Old English boren, the past participle of beran ("to bear, carry"). It shares Proto-Germanic roots (beraną) with related words in other Germanic languages (e.g., German geboren). The core idea of "carrying" evolved into "giving birth" in English, while the past participle form born became distinct as an adjective describing the state of having entered life.
She was born in a small village in France.
He is a born leader, naturally inspiring others.
The idea was born out of necessity during the crisis.
Twins are often born minutes apart.
Her talent for music seems born, not taught.