Babe vs. Baby — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Babe and Baby
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Definitions
Babe
An affectionate form of address, typically for someone with whom one has a sexual or romantic relationship
Hey babes, I know it is unscrupulous and underhand, but don't blame me!
It was the best day of my life—except for meeting you, babe
Baby
A very young child; an infant.
Babe
A baby; an infant.
Baby
An unborn child; a fetus.
Babe
An innocent or naive person.
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Baby
The youngest member of a family or group.
Babe
(Slang) A person considered to be sexually attractive.
Baby
(Slang) An object of personal concern or interest
Keeping the boat in good repair is your baby.
Babe
(Informal) Sweetheart; dear. Used as a term of endearment.
Baby
Of or having to do with a baby.
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Babe
(affectionate) Darling term of endearment.
Hey, babe, how's about you and me getting together?
Baby
Infantile or childish.
Babe
A sexually attractive young woman
He's been pumping up his pecs to impress the babes
Baby
Small in comparison with others of the same kind
Baby vegetables.
Babe
A baby
You have a babe, who will surely be treated as a king when he grows
Baby
To pamper like a baby; coddle.
Babe
A baby or infant; a very young human or animal. 14
These events came to pass when he was but a babe.
Baby
Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See :Category:Baby animals for more.
Babe
(slang) An attractive person, especially a young woman. 20
She's a real babe!
Baby
Unborn young; a fetus.
When is your baby due?
Babe
An infant; a young child of either sex; a baby.
Baby
A very young animal.
Babe
A doll for children.
Baby
An adult or young person who behaves in an infantile way.
Babe
A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk;
Isn't she too young to have a baby?
Baby
A lover or sweetheart.
Baby
Sweetheart; dear. Used as a term of endearment.
Baby
A very young human, particularly from conception or birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
Baby
A person who is immature, infantile or feeble.
Stand up for yourself – don't be such a baby!
Baby
A person who is new to or inexperienced in something.
I only qualified as an architect this summer, so I'm still a baby.
Baby
The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.
Adam is the baby of the family.
Baby
A person's romantic partner.
Baby
A term of endearment used to refer to or address one's girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse.
Too busy thinking about my baby, and I ain't got time for nothing else.
Baby, don't cry.
Baby
(informal) A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.
Hey baby, what are you doing later?
Baby
A concept or creation endeared by its creator.
This test program I've designed is my new baby.
Baby
A pet project or responsibility.
You need to talk to John about that – it's his baby.
Baby
An affectionate term for anything.
See my new car here? I can't wait to take this baby for a drive.
Baby
(archaic) A small image of an infant; a doll.
Baby
One who is new to an identity or community.
Baby
(of vegetables, etc.) Picked when small and immature (as in baby corn, baby potatoes).
Baby
Newest (overall, or in some group or state), most inexperienced.
Baby
(in the comparative or superlative) Like or pertaining to a baby, in size or youth; small, young.
Baby
(transitive) To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.
Baby
(transitive) To tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over.
Baby
An infant or young child of either sex; a babe.
Baby
A small image of an infant; a doll.
She clung about his neck, gave him ten kisses,Toyed with his locks, looked babies in his eyes.
Baby
Pertaining to, or resembling, an infant; young or little; as, baby swans.
Baby
To treat like a young child; to keep dependent; to humor; to fondle.
Baby
A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk;
Isn't she too young to have a baby?
Baby
Sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women
Baby
A very young mammal;
Baby rabbits
Baby
The youngest member of a group (not necessarily young);
The baby of the family
The baby of the Supreme Court
Baby
An immature childish person;
He remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived
Stop being a baby!
Baby
A project of personal concern to someone;
This project is his baby
Baby
Treat with excessive indulgence;
Grandparents often pamper the children
Let's not mollycoddle our students!
