Miscarry

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈkæri/

Definitions of miscarry

verb to have a spontaneous abortion; to fail to achieve the intended outcome

Example Sentences

A1 She was worried that she might miscarry during her pregnancy.

A2 The doctor explained the potential risks that could cause a woman to miscarry.

B1 The couple was devastated when they learned that they had miscarried their first child.

B2 Despite taking all precautions, the woman still miscarried due to unforeseen complications.

C1 The medical team worked tirelessly to prevent the patient from miscarrying again after multiple previous losses.

C2 The research study focused on identifying factors that increase the risk of miscarrying in women with certain medical conditions.

Examples of miscarry in a Sentence

formal The doctor informed the patient that she may miscarry due to complications.

informal I heard that she might miscarry because of health issues.

slang She's worried she might lose the baby and miscarry.

figurative The project was in jeopardy and could potentially miscarry if not handled properly.

Grammatical Forms of miscarry

• past tense: miscarried
• plural: miscarries
• comparative: more miscarried
• superlative: most miscarried
• present tense: miscarry
• future tense: will miscarry
• perfect tense: has miscarried
• continuous tense: is miscarrying
• singular: miscarry
• positive degree: miscarry
• infinitive: miscarry
• gerund: miscarrying
• participle: miscarried

Origin and Evolution of miscarry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'miscarry' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'mes-' meaning 'wrongly' and 'carier' meaning 'to carry'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of a failed pregnancy or childbirth, the word 'miscarry' has evolved to also mean the failure of a plan or project to achieve its intended outcome.