born
- adjective
- /bɔrn/
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nacido
- He is a natural born leader, inspiring others to follow his vision.
And but I, I'm a natural born teacher.
- And but I, I'm a natural born teacher.
- Well, we know that the type of people who are most resilient, and by the way, they're not Born This Way.
Examples
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There's, you know, certain personality traits, certain core competencies that people possess at that make them natural born closers.
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And but I, I'm a natural born teacher.
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Let's go OK is a born flirt and can't help it.
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As a piano prodigy, she is a born musician with an exceptional gift for composition.
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With his ability to connect with animals, he is truly a born animal caretaker.
Synonyms
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1.0
Naturally able to do something well
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3.0
Having a strong ability for something and needing little practice
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3.5
Having very strong natural ability, often in art, music, or school subjects
Idioms
- Archaic
You say this when you are surprised to have never seen something in your life
Compounds
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5.5
A person who becomes very religious again after a strong personal change in their faith
How Talented
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word born comes from an old English verb that meant 'to carry' and is the same root as bear, so a 'born' leader is like someone 'carried' by nature into that role, which is why it means having a natural talent.