Synonyms for

Births

Verb / bɜ:θs / Another word for births — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The plural form of birth, which means the process of giving birth to a child.

Synonyms & similar words

parentage birth nativity bear death deliver nascency givingbirth nascence birthing givebirth parturition have deliveries childbirths parturitions nativities labor bearing fertility reproduction procreation offspring babies kids children young heirs descendants progeny issue posterity successors

Synonyms by register

Formal

natality procreation generation

Informal

arrivals newborns babies

Literary

quickening genesis creation

Antonyms

deaths endings cessations terminations demises passings

Common collocations

  • births and deaths
  • births per woman
  • births registered
  • births in 2023
  • births declined
  • births increased
  • births recorded

Word family

noun birth
verb bear
adjective born

Usage note

While 'births' refers to the act of being born or the number of live births, it is often used in demographic contexts. Be mindful of the distinction between the singular 'birth' (an event) and the plural 'births' (multiple events or the rate).

Example sentences

  1. The hospital reported an increase in births this year.
  2. Her sister had difficult births with both of her children.
  3. The doctor assisted in the births of five healthy babies today.
  4. She was grateful for the midwife's help during her home births.
  5. The birth of a new baby is a joyous occasion for the family.

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