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firstborn

UK
/ˈfɜːstbɔːn/
US
/ˈfɜrstbɔrn/

Translations

firstbornnoun
firstborns
pl
UK
/ˈfɜːst.bɔːn/
US
/ˈfɝst.bɔrn/
The firstborn often takes on more responsibilities in the family.
Первенец часто берет на себя больше обязанностей в семье.
Additional translations
первый ребенок
старший ребенок
Synonyms
first offspring
progeny
first child
eldest
firstbornadjective
UK
/ˈfɜːstbɔːn/
US
/ˈfɜrstbɔrn/
Synonyms
eldest
primogenitary
first-born
oldest

Definitions

firstbornnoun
The first child born to a particular set of parents.
As the firstborn, she often felt a sense of responsibility towards her younger siblings.
An animal that is the first offspring born to its mother, especially in a ritual or biblical context.
The firstborn of every ewe was offered as a sacrifice.
firstbornadjective
Being the eldest child in a family.
As the firstborn child, she often felt a sense of responsibility towards her younger siblings.
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