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reborn

Reborn (adj) means Renewed or transformed, especially in outlook, spirit, or feeling. Example: “After the surgery she felt reborn, full of energy she hadn't had in years.”

adj
1
Renewed or transformed, especially in outlook, spirit, or feeling.
"After the surgery she felt reborn, full of energy she hadn't had in years."
"The team seemed reborn after hiring a new coach."
noun
1
A vinyl doll customized to look like an extremely realistic human baby.
"She collects reborns and displays them in a nursery-themed room."

How to Use Reborn

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMade new again, as if given a second life.

Common pairings
feel reborn a reborn doll reborn as

Word Forms

reborns plural

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus born.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “reborn” mean?

The word “reborn” means renewed or transformed, especially in outlook, spirit, or feeling. In plain terms, made new again, as if given a second life.

How do you use “reborn” in a sentence?

Here is “reborn” used in a sentence: “After the surgery she felt reborn, full of energy she hadn't had in years.”

What part of speech is “reborn”?

Depending on how it is used, “reborn” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “reborn” a common word?

“Reborn” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “reborn” have?

“Reborn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: renewed or transformed, especially in outlook, spirit, or feeling.

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