Irregular verb
bear
/beə/
- Base
- bear
- Past simple
- bore
- Past participle
- borne
Usage notes
born /bɔːn/ — Past participle
Used in the passive phrase be born for entering the world.
Usage
borne is the general past participle (has borne the weight); the special spelling born is only for the passive be born.
Meaning
- to carry, support, or accept something difficult
- to give birth to a child or young animal
Example
The bridge has borne heavy traffic for years.
She bore the criticism without complaint.
The company has borne the cost of the delay.