30. Born and borne
The passive form of the verb born (be + born) is used to talk about coming into the world at birth.
• He was born to poor parents.
• I was born on a Friday.
• She was born in Italy. Borne is the past participle form of the verb bear. It is sometimes used to mean 'give birth to' or 'carry'.
• She has borne eight children. (= She has given birth to eight children.)
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