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pregnant

The correct spelling is pregnant.

How to pronounce pregnant

/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/

Say it like: Pre-nan-t

The correct spelling is pregnant. A pregnant person. For example: "I went to the doctor and, guess what, I'm pregnant!"

Usage Examples

I went to the doctor and, guess what, I'm pregnant!

a pregnant pause

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A pregnant person.

adjective

  1. 1.Carrying developing offspring within the body.
  2. 2.Having numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.
  3. 3.Fertile, prolific (usually of soil, ground etc.).
  4. 4.Affording entrance; receptive; yielding; willing; open; prompt.
  5. 5.Ready-witted; clever; ingenious.

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