“Born” vs. “Borne”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 7, 2023
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The difference between “born” and “borne”
- "Born" is related to birth, while "borne" is related to carrying or endurance.
- "Born" is typically used as an adjective or in passive constructions, while "borne" is used in active constructions.
- The two words have different pronunciations, with "born" typically rhyming with "corn" and "borne" rhyming with "lawn."
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What is the definition of “born” and “borne”?
Born
- "Born" is used as an adjective to describe a person's place of birth.
- "Born" is often used in phrases such as "born and raised" or "born under a certain sign."
Borne
- "Borne" is the past participle of the verb "to bear," meaning to carry or support.
- It can also mean to endure or put up with something.
- "Borne" is often used in phrases such as "borne out of necessity" or "burden borne by society."
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Born” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Born
1,870,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- He was born in a small village in the mountains.
- My niece was born last night and she weighs 7 pounds.
- The idea for the app was born out of frustration with current technology.
Borne
251,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The weight of the heavy box was borne by the strong delivery man.
- The consequences of his actions were borne by his entire family.
- The ship has borne the brunt of the storm, but it still remains afloat.
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