Pronunciation: /ˈprɛɡnənt/
noun a pregnant woman or female animal
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
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.
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.
became pregnant
pregnant women
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has been pregnant
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a pregnant woman
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to become pregnant
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