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US/ˈpreɡ.nənt/
UK/ˈpreɡ.nənt/
having a baby developing inside your body
In context
She is six months pregnant and still goes to work every day.
Pregnant women should avoid alcohol and raw fish.
They were very happy when they found out she was pregnant with twins.
Words that go with pregnant
adjective + noun
- pregnant womenThe clinic offers free checks for pregnant women.
verb + adjective
- get pregnantMany women get pregnant later in life now.
noun + noun
- months pregnantShe was eight months pregnant when she moved house.
adjective + preposition
- pregnant withShe is pregnant with her second child.
adverb + adjective
- heavily pregnantA heavily pregnant woman got on the bus.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is having pregnant.Correct: She is pregnant.