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babe

/beɪb/

Meanings
noun
A baby or infant; a very young human or animal.

Examples :

"These events came to pass when he was but a babe."
human person age family animal

Related Words

Illustration endearment

endearment noun

/ɪnˈdɪrmənt/ /ɛnˈdɪrmənt/

The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.

"The father used the endearment "sweetheart" when talking to his young daughter. "

Illustration infant

infant noun

/ˈɪn.fənt/

A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age, needing almost constant care and/or attention.

"The infant slept soundly in its crib, needing constant supervision. "

Illustration attractive

attractive adjective

/əˈtɹæktɪv/

Causing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.

"The vibrant colors of the new school uniforms were attractive to the students. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration darling

darling noun

/ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/

A person who is dear to one.

""My youngest daughter is such a darling; she always tries to help others." "

Illustration kindergarten

kindergarten noun

/ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/

An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school.

"My daughter attends kindergarten in the fall. "

Illustration starting

starting verb

/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/

To begin, commence, initiate.

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

Illustration compliments

compliments noun

/ˈkɒmplɪmənts/ /ˈkɑmplɪmənts/

An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

"Her performance earned her many compliments from the audience. "

Illustration tomorrow

tomorrow noun

/təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɑɹoʊ/

The day after the present day.

"Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. "

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

Illustration excited

excited verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

To stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."

Illustration animal

animal noun

/ˈænɪməl/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."