|
|
- pronunciation:
- preg
n
 nt
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
If a woman or female animal is pregnant, it means that a baby is growing inside their body. Sometimes there is more than one baby. A female dog that is pregnant, for example, might have several puppies. A woman might have twins.
Mrs. Collins is pregnant. She and her husband are expecting the baby to be born in September.
|
| related words: |
productive |
| derivation: |
pregnantly (adv.) |
|
|