pregnant

/ˈprɛɡnənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the womb

“She was pregnant with her first child.”

2. noun

a developing embryo or fetus in the womb

“The doctor examined the pregnant baby at the ultrasound.”

3. verb

to be or become carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the womb

“After a few months, she discovered that she was pregnant with twins.”

Synonyms

  • en pregnant
  • expectant
  • in the family way

Antonyms

  • barren
  • childless