Basic Details
Word: Newborn
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A very young baby, especially one that has just been born.
Synonyms: Infant, babe, neonate
Antonyms: Adult, senior
Idioms and Phrases
- Born with a silver spoon: To be born into a wealthy or privileged family. Example: "She was born with a silver spoon, making her life quite comfortable from the start."
- Newborn to the world: Someone or something that is fresh and inexperienced. Example: "The new policy feels like a newborn to the world, full of potential but needing time to grow."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The hospital welcomed many families with their newborns during the busy holiday season.
Example 2: Taking care of a newborn requires a lot of patience and love from the parents.
Example 3: The small blanket was specially made for the newborn to keep him warm and comfortable.
Fun Fact
Did you know that newborns can sleep up to 18 hours a day, which helps them grow and develop quickly in their first few weeks?
Famous Quote
"Every child begins the world anew. A newborn is natures greatest miracle." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "newborn" mean?
a) A young animal
b) A baby that has just been born
c) A teenager
d) An adult
Answer: b) A baby that has just been born
2. Which of these is a synonym of "newborn"?
a) Adult
b) Infant
c) Teenager
d) Elderly
Answer: b) Infant
3. Which word is an antonym of "newborn"?
a) Baby
b) Infant
c) Adult
d) Neonate
Answer: c) Adult
4. Which sentence uses "newborn" correctly?
a) The newborn slept throughout the entire concert.
b) The newborn won the race.
c) The newborn read a book.
d) The newborn played football.
Answer: a) The newborn slept throughout the entire concert.
5. Which idiom refers to being born privileged?
a) Born with a silver spoon
b) Newborn to the world
c) A bird in the hand
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) Born with a silver spoon
