Synonyms

borne

¹ American

[bawrn, bohrn] / bɔrn, boʊrn /

verb

a past participle of bear.

borne ² American

[bohrn, bawrn] / boʊrn, bɔrn /

noun

a circular sofa having a conical or cylindrical back piece at the center.

borne British

/ bɔːn /

verb

for all active uses of the verb, the past participle of bear 1
for all passive uses of the verb except sense 4 unless followed by by, the past participle of bear 1
(of a fact) to be realized by (someone)

it was borne in on us how close we had been to disaster

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Etymology

Origin of borne

< French: pillar; see bourn ²

Example Sentences

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But former prime minister Elisabeth Borne expressed reservations about the measure on Monday.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

According to Borne, 15 million babies arrive too soon each year, with 60,000 - or 1 in 13 - born prematurely in the UK every year.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

The princess said there was a "sense of life changing relief" knowing Borne was supporting research and asking important questions.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

His predecessor Elisabeth Borne resigned Monday following recent political turmoil over an immigration law that strengthens the government’s ability to deport foreigners.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2024

Borne upon the wind they heard the howling of wolves.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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