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bear

/bɛə(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large, carnivorous mammal, typically having a heavy body and shaggy coat. It is distinguished by its ability to stand on two legs or walk on all fours.

    - "The brown bear is the largest species of bear in Europe."
    - "Grizzly bears are common in North America."
    - "Polar bears live in the Arctic regions."
  • verb

    To carry or support a heavy load.

    - "He bore the weight of the fallen tree on his back."
    - "The old man could no longer bear the burden of his responsibilities."
    - "She bore her child with grace and courage."
Pronunciation
  1. /bɑɹ/



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  2. /bɑɹ/



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Antonyms

bull , twink
Synonyms

brook , endure
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bear
bare , square , fair , repair , snare , glare , repair , stare
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Bear (English) : A large, carnivorous mammal

  2. Bear (English) : To carry or support a heavy load

  3. Bear (Scots) : A male servant or laborer

  4. Bear (English) : A person who puts up with or endures something

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Bear (English) : A large, carnivorous mammal

  2. Bear (English) : To carry or support a heavy load

  3. Bear (Scots) : A male servant or laborer

  4. Bear (English) : A person who puts up with or endures something

Variants
List of all variants of bear that leads to same result
bear , bearlike , bears , bear a hand , bear arms , bear fruit , bear in mind , bear with , beared , bearing , bearing a hand , bearing arms , bearing fruit , bearing in mind , bearing with , bears a hand , bears arms , bears fruit , bears in mind , bears with , bore , bore a hand , bore arms , bore fruit , bore in mind , bore with , born , born fruit , borne , borne a hand , borne arms , borne fruit , borne in mind , borne with , Bear , bare , bear claw , bear down , bear down on , bearing down , bearing down on , bears down , bears down on , bore down , bore down on , borne down , borne down on , bear grass , bear grasses , bear-hug , bear-hugged , bear-hugging , bear-hugs
Forms
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bears, bearing, borne

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'bēor', derived from Proto-Germanic 'bero', meaning 'to carry'.

Trivia
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  1. Bears are the largest land carnivores in the world.

  2. The largest bear ever recorded weighed over 1,500 pounds.

  3. Bears have excellent senses of smell and hearing.

  4. Bears are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and meat.

  5. Bears have been hunted for their fur, meat, and other resources for thousands of years.

Related Concepts
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  1. Grizzly bear: A type of brown bear with a distinctive hump on its shoulders.

  2. Polar bear: A large bear species that lives in the Arctic regions.

  3. Teddy bear: A soft toy in the shape of a bear, often given as a gift to children.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. Hikers in the woods are far more likely to wear a bell to deter "bears" than to take precautions against bees. But "bears" kill two to seven people in North America annually, bee stings kill 600 to 900.

    - Allan J. Davison,{it}Chemical & Engineering News{/it},15 Mar. 1993

  2. Traffic in Knoxville, Tennessee, can be a "bear" anytime, but in late spring the slowdowns on Neyland Drive are often caused by Canada geese.

    - Joelle Anthony,{it}Audubon{/it},November-December 2004

  3. True, the rally has been around the corner since Memorial Day. But "bears" have dominated market sentiment for so long since the Federal Reserve Board raised interest rates last February, that traders feel the market is headed for a major tectonic shift …

    - Anthony Ramirez,{it}New York Times{/it},19 July 1994
Culture
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Bears have been a significant part of human culture for centuries. They have been hunted for their fur, meat, and other resources. Bears have also appeared in various forms of art, literature, and folklore. For example, in many cultures, bears are seen as powerful and protective figures. In Russian folklore, bears are believed to be guardians of the forest. In Native American culture, bears are often seen as powerful spiritual beings.

How to Memorize "bear"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, shaggy animal with a big nose and small eyes. Visualize its powerful build and its ability to stand on two legs.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bear' with the image of a large, heavy animal that can carry a heavy load.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Big Brown Bears Can Climb Trees' to remember that bears are large, brown animals that can stand on two legs.

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