Pronunciation: /ˈprɛɡnənt/

Definitions of pregnant

noun a pregnant woman or female animal

Example Sentences

A1 She is pregnant with her first child.

A2 The pregnant woman is due in two weeks.

B1 The doctor confirmed her pregnancy with a blood test.

B2 Being pregnant can cause a variety of physical changes in a woman's body.

C1 The pregnant mother-to-be is taking prenatal vitamins to ensure the baby's health.

C2 The couple was overjoyed to discover they were pregnant after trying for years.

adjective describing a woman or female animal having a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus

Example Sentences

A1 She is pregnant with her first child.

A2 The pregnant woman is due next month.

B1 Being pregnant can cause various changes in a woman's body.

B2 The couple was thrilled to find out they were pregnant after trying for months.

C1 The pregnant actress had to wear a prosthetic belly for her role in the movie.

C2 Despite being pregnant, she continued to work full-time and take care of her other children.

Examples of pregnant in a Sentence

formal The doctor confirmed that she is pregnant and advised her to start prenatal care.

informal She just found out she's pregnant and is already planning the baby's nursery.

slang I can't believe she got pregnant, that's wild!

figurative The idea of a new project being born is like being pregnant with possibilities.

Grammatical Forms of pregnant

past tense

became pregnant

plural

pregnant women

comparative

more pregnant

superlative

most pregnant

present tense

is pregnant

future tense

will be pregnant

perfect tense

has been pregnant

continuous tense

is being pregnant

singular

a pregnant woman

positive degree

pregnant

infinitive

to become pregnant

gerund

pregnanting

participle

pregnant

Origin and Evolution of pregnant

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pregnant' originated from the Latin word 'praegnantem', which means 'being with child'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pregnant' has retained its original meaning of being with child, but it has also expanded to include figurative meanings such as full of meaning or significance.