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maternity

Pronunciation: [məˈtɜrnɪti]

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Learn how to use maternity in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) the state of being a mother. It refers to a woman's experience during and after pregnancy. Maternity includes taking care of babies and the special feelings a mother has.

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Maternity is a beautiful journey that many women cherish in their lives.

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She was not ready to embrace maternity at such a young age.

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What are some challenges that come with maternity?

Context: “employment”

(noun) a type of leave from work that a mother takes when she has a baby. This time is given so she can rest and take care of her new child.

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She is on maternity leave to take care of her newborn child.

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He won't be able to take maternity leave since he is not a mother.

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How long is the maternity leave at your job?

Context: “medical”

(adjective) related to pregnancy and the period after childbirth. It describes things that are about being a mother or having a baby.

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The maternity ward in the hospital is designed for new moms.

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The hospital does not have maternity services for fathers.

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What kind of maternity care does the clinic offer?

How to pronounce maternity

Pronunciation: [məˈtɜrnɪti]

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