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
The deal involving Kushner comes after he was part of the recent controversy surrounding Fifa president Gianni Infantino and an aborted plan to sell off stakes in the governing body's competitions to private investors.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Should I tell him about my father’s aborted dreams?
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
