Reborn
/ˌriːˈbɔːrn/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo come back to life or existence, or to experience a significant renewal or transformation.
/ˌriːˈbɔːrn/
To be brought back to life or existence
After the renovations, the old house was reborn as a modern art gallery.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're starting over with something new and exciting, like a new hobby or a fresh start after making a mistake. That's being reborn! It's like you're born again but in a new way.
👶 For kids: When something is reborn, it's like it's being born again! It's a new beginning.
More Examples
The city was reborn after years of hardship and decay.
He felt reborn after his spiritual retreat.
How It's Used
"Many religions believe in being reborn into a new life."
"After the crisis, the company was reborn with a new strategy."
Brought back to life or existence, or having undergone a significant change.
/ˌriːˈbɔːrn/
Having been brought back to life or existence, or having undergone a major change.
The reborn city was a vibrant place.
💡 Simply: Something that has been completely changed for the better. Think of an old building that's totally fixed up and made new again, like a beautiful reborn space.
👶 For kids: When something is reborn, it's like it's a new and better version of itself!
More Examples
The team was reborn after the new coach took over.
He felt like a reborn man after quitting his stressful job.
How It's Used
"The reborn community celebrated their success."
"She believed in a reborn soul."
Idioms & expressions
Born again
Describes someone who has undergone a significant spiritual conversion or renewal.
"He became a born-again Christian after attending the church revival."
From re- (meaning 'again') + born, past participle of bear (meaning 'to give birth'). It signifies being brought back to life or existence, or undergoing a significant transformation.
The word 'reborn' has been used since the 16th century, originally associated with religious contexts of spiritual rebirth, later expanding to describe transformations in other areas.
Memory tip
Think of a phoenix rising from ashes - reborn!
Word Origin
"bear"