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borne

The correct spelling is borne.

How to pronounce borne

/bɔːn/
verb

IPA: /bɔːn/

Say it like: Bor-ne

The correct spelling is borne. To carry or convey, literally or figuratively. For example: "Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news."

Usage Examples

Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.

By my readings, we're bearing due south, so we should turn about ten degrees east.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
  2. 2.To support, sustain, or endure.
  3. 3.To support, keep up, or maintain.
  4. 4.To press or impinge upon.
  5. 5.To produce, yield, give birth to.

adjective

  1. 1.Carried, supported.

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