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pregnant

US /ˈprɛɡnənt/

adjective Target · B2 Sức khỏe

Definition

carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Pregnant employees are entitled to take paid leave before the baby is born.

Word Family

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pregnant gốc
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Synonyms

  • expectantmarked by eager anticipation

Collocations

  • Easy expecting a pregnant mother
    to expecting a pregnant mother, meaning to regard something as probable or likely
  • Medium accommodations for pregnant employees in offices
    describing accommodations for pregnant employees in offices (making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances)
  • Hard rights of pregnant workers under labor codes
    to rights of pregnant workers under labor codes, meaning to make reparations or amends for
  • Very Hard pregnant silence hanging in the boardroom
    describing pregnant silence hanging in the boardroom (carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life)

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