baby

Meanings

• noun

  A very young child or an infant.

  - "She held her newborn baby in her arms."
  - "The baby cried for hours on end."
  - "The parents were overjoyed when they welcomed their baby into the world."

• noun

  A person or thing regarded as new, inexperienced, or unimportant.

  - "He was the baby of the family."
  - "The new employee was a real baby when it came to using the computer."
  - "Don't be a baby, take responsibility for your actions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbeɪbi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbeɪbi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

big baby , love , babbie , babby , babe , infant , little

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baby
daddy , mommy , taddy , mummy

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Variants

List of all variants of baby that leads to same result
babies , baby , babyhood , babyhoods , babyish , babier , babiest , babied , babying , baby back ribs , baby blue , baby blues , baby blue eyes , baby boom , baby booms , baby boomer , baby boomers , baby boomlet , baby bottle , baby bottles

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'babian' meaning 'to babble'. The term 'baby' comes from the Middle English term 'babe' which meant 'infant'.

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Trivia

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1. Babies are born without knee caps.

2. The average baby cries for about 2 hours a day.

3. Babies are born with about 10 fingers and 10 toes.

4. Babies can recognize their mother's face within the first hour of birth.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infant: A young child who is not yet a toddler.

2. Newborn: A baby who has just been born.

3. Toddler: A young child who is learning to walk.

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Culture

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In various cultures, babies are considered a symbol of new life, hope, and the future. They are often the center of attention and are cherished by their families. In literature, babies have been used as symbols of innocence and vulnerability. In art, babies have been depicted in various forms, from realistic portraits to abstract representations.

How to Memorize "baby"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine a small, helpless creature that depends on others for survival.
   - Visualize a baby's soft, wrinkled skin, tiny hands and feet, and a sweet, innocent face.
   - Think about the sound of a baby's cry and the feeling of holding a baby in your arms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'baby' with the feeling of love and protection.
   - Think about the word 'infant' when you see or hear the word 'baby'.
   - Associate the word 'baby' with the idea of newness and fresh starts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B-B-Baby, brings back memories.
   - Big Belly Brings Baby.
   - B-A-B-Y stands for 'Bringing All Beautiful Yawns'.

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