(babies)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
A ~ is a very young child, especially one that cannot yet walk or talk.
My wife has just had a ~...
Claire had to dress her ~ sister.
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2.
A ~ animal is a very young animal.
...a ~ elephant.
...~ birds.
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3.
Baby vegetables are vegetables picked when they are very small.
Serve with ~ new potatoes.
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4.
Some people use ~ as an affectionate way of addressing someone, especially a young woman, or referring to them. (INFORMAL)
You have to wake up now, ~...
= love
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