Pregnant

noun

/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/

Word Frequency: 12.7

Definitions

1.nounA pregnant person.

2.adjectiveCarrying developing offspring within the body.

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

3.adjectiveHaving numerous possibilities or implications; full of promise; abounding in ability, resources, etc.

"a pregnant pause"

4.adjectiveFertile, prolific (usually of soil, ground etc.).

5.adjectiveAffording entrance; receptive; yielding; willing; open; prompt.

6.adjectiveReady-witted; clever; ingenious.

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