English · Common Verbs
borne
/bɔːn/
[/bɔːn/]
past participle of bear
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Definition
Past participle of 'bear': used with 'have' to show something has been carried or endured.
Example
She has borne many hardships in her life, yet she still greets each day with a warm smile.
She has borne many hardships in her life, yet she still greets each day with a warm smile.
Etymology
From Old English 'boren', past participle of 'beran' (to carry); the spelling 'born' is used only for birth.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses for carrying or enduring; 'born' is the form used for birth.