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"I was born" vs "I was borned"

The correct phrase here is "I was born," because the past tense of the verb "born" is also "born."

The word "borne," however, is the past tense of the verb "bear."

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

I was born

This is correct

You might want to use this phrase when telling someone about the date or location of your birth.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I was born in the year 2000.
  • I was born in Caracas, Venezuela.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • My birth took place
  • My mother gave birth to me
  • My parents welcomed me into the world

I was borned

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

There is no such word as "borned."

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I was born

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