This meaning shows that something is held, carried, or supported by someone or something. It is often used in formal or written English.
The weight was borne by the strong man.
The cost was borne by the company.
This meaning refers to something carried or spread by a carrier, like a disease spread by insects or a message sent by waves. It is used in medical and technical contexts.
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease.
Wi-Fi is a wireless-borne signal.
In old or poetic language, borne can relate to giving birth or being born, though this usage is rare today.
She was borne into a noble family.
He has borne many hardships since birth.
This use of 'borne' shows that someone has accepted or endured something difficult. It is the past participle form used with perfect tenses.
She has borne the pain well.
They have borne the loss bravely.
This meaning describes something being physically carried by natural forces like wind or water, often in formal or poetic language.
The ship was borne by the strong current.
The sound was borne across the valley.
Used figuratively, 'borne' means to accept or carry a responsibility, burden, or consequence.
He has borne the burden of leadership.
We all have borne the consequences of choice.
