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Mar 18 2009 1:35PM GMT
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, born or borne, spelling, Business writing, Quiz
Born out or borne out?
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, born or borne, spelling, Business writing, Quiz
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Which is correct? Years ago, futurists predicted that by the 21st century we would all be piloting flying cars. Those predictions have not been _________ so far. a. born out b. borne out |
Answer: b
Borne out means proven. Both words are past participles of bear but born is only used when the meaning is give birth.
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