reborn

Everyday

1. Born again; made to live again or start a new life. tree →
2. (church) Christians who say they are «born again» or «reborn» believe they have started a new life of faith in Jesus. tree →
3. (belief) In Hinduism and Buddhism, people believe a soul can be reborn in a new body after death. tree →
4. Full of new energy or hope, as if starting again: «The old park was reborn.» tree →

In the lessons

In stories something «reborn» comes back to life, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, or a town rebuilt after a storm. In religion lessons it links to baptism and to beliefs about rebirth (reincarnation). Phrases: «be reborn», «feel reborn», «reborn as».

Examples

• The phoenix burned up and was reborn from the ashes. tree →
• After the holiday Dad said he felt reborn. tree →
• Many Christians say they were reborn when they were baptised. tree →
• Hindus believe a soul is reborn many times. tree →
• The old cinema was reborn as a theatre. tree →
• In spring the garden seems reborn. tree →
• In the game your character is reborn at the last checkpoint. tree →

Note

Used mostly with «be»: «was reborn», «is reborn». Noun: rebirth. «Born-again» is the usual adjective for Christians: «a born-again Christian». Not «reborned».