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baby

[bey-bee] / ˈbeɪ bi /
ADJECTIVE
small; comparatively little
Synonyms
STRONGEST
little mini miniature small
STRONG
diminutive minute petite pocket scaled-down small-scale tiny toy wee
WEAK
itsy-bitsy itty-bitty teensy teensy-weensy teeny teeny-weeny
Antonyms
STRONG
big enormous giant huge immense large tall
NOUN
infant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
babe chick child kid toddler youngster
STRONG
bairn bambino bundle buttercup button cherub crawler dumpling newborn nipper nursling papoose preemie suckling tad tot
WEAK
angelface little angel little darling little doll little one
Antonyms
STRONGEST
adult
WEAK
adolescent
VERB
treat like a child
Synonyms
STRONG
cherish coddle cosset cuddle dandle foster humor indulge nurse overindulge pamper pet please satisfy serve spoil
WEAK
cater to dote on
Antonyms
STRONG
anger disappoint hurt ignore neglect refuse upset

Example Sentences

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So far the startup has been making baby steps, hoping to surpass the 1,000-user mark in May, but experts see a bigger trend.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

"If you have a baby right now, you'll have one more mouth to feed," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The youngest hostage was a 9-month-old redheaded baby, and the oldest was an 86-year-old grandfather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The increase in the cost of benefits reflected the combined effects of the retirement of baby boomers and a slower-growing labor force due to the decline in fertility.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Father held the baby close, his white beard brushed its cheek, looking into the little face with eyes as blue and innocent as the baby’s own.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom