born vs borne
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & Homonyms
Words that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
born vs borne
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & HomonymsWords that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
born
having started life; delivered
borne
carried or transported; endured
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Examples
born
"She was born in 1990."
borne
"The cost was borne by the company."
Mnemonic Tricks
born
Born = birth (start of life).
borne
Borne = carried or endured (borne by).
Source: Homophones & HomonymsAdded: 9/14/2025
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