baby

Everyday

1. A very young child who cannot yet walk or talk much. tree →
2. A very young animal: "a baby bird". tree →
3. The youngest person in a family. tree →
4. As an adjective, very small or young: "baby teeth". tree →

In the lessons

In science, living things grow from babies to adults (life cycles); mammals feed babies with milk. In safety: babies need care, gentle handling and adult help; never shake a baby. Phrases: baby teeth, baby brother/sister, babysitter, have a baby.

Examples

• My aunt just had a baby. tree →
• The baby is sleeping. tree →
• A baby kangaroo is called a joey. tree →
• Hold the baby gently. tree →
• She is the baby of the family. tree →
• Baby teeth fall out. tree →
• The bird fed its babies worms. tree →
• Our babysitter reads us stories. tree →
• "It's only the baby," said John. tree →

Note

Plural "babies" (y → ies). Many baby animals have special names: puppy, kitten, calf, foal, chick, cub, joey. A baby's head must be supported when you hold it.