abort
verb (used without object)
to bring forth a fetus from the uterus before the fetus is viable; miscarry.
aborted
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past participleof abort.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof abort.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
abortverb (used without object)to bring forth a fetus from the uterus before the fetus is viable; miscarry.
Example Sentences
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“Your Mother” came together after Tariq and Ali failed to get a “Blade” reboot green-lighted, with Ali utilizing his martial-arts training from that aborted Marvel project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
A United Airlines crew twice aborted their takeoff, and then declared an emergency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
These can lead to a weakened immune system, increased mortality and aborted offspring.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
It was aborted after widespread criticism from several confederations, led by Uefa which has threatened a boycott of all Fifa competitions.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Padre de Jesus had told me about an aborted visit Dedd had made to his rectory.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
