HomophoneAges 15–20Born or borne
Brought into life by birth.
She was born in 1990.
Carried or endured; a past participle of 'bear'.
The costs were borne by the company.
Remember: Use BORN only for birth. For carrying or putting up with something, use BORNE: borne by the wind, borne the cost.
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She was ____ in 1990.