bears

Meanings

• noun

  A large, carnivorous mammal with a long snout and shaggy coat. They are found in the wild in North America, Europe, and Asia.

  - "Bears are omnivores, but they primarily feed on meat."
  - "The brown bear is the largest species of bear in Europe."
  - "The polar bear is the largest bear species and is found in the Arctic."

• verb

  To carry or support a heavy load.

  - "The strong worker bears the weight of the heavy equipment."
  - "The new mother bears the responsibility of raising her child."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɛɹz/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

bull , twink

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Synonyms

brook , endure

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bears
bares , shares , cares , prepares , scares , snares , spares , squares , dares , repairs

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Variants

List of all variants of bears 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 , ant bear , ant bears , antbear , antbears , 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 out , bearing out , bears out , bore out , born out , borne out , bear up , bearing up , bears up , bore up , born up , borne up , black bear , black bears , brown bear , brown bears , cave bear , cave bears , Great Bear , Great Bears

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Forms

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bears, bear's, bears', past tense: bore, past participle: borne

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Etymology

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Old English 'bear', related to the German 'Bär' and the Dutch 'beer'. The word comes from the Proto-Germanic 'beraz' meaning 'brown' or 'bear'.

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Trivia

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1. Bears are the largest land carnivores on Earth.

2. Bears can run at speeds up to 30 miles per hour.

3. Bears have a great sense of smell and can detect food from miles away.

4. Bears are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for up to 30 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grizzly Bear: A large, powerful bear species found in North America. They have a hump on their shoulders and a distinctive brown coat with a light-colored 'U' shaped patch on their chest.

2. Polar Bear: A large, white bear species found in the Arctic. They have a thick layer of fat to keep warm in the cold climate, and they rely on seals for food.

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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

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Culture

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Bears have been a significant part of human culture for thousands of years. They have been hunted for their fur, meat, and other resources. In many cultures, bears are seen as powerful and majestic creatures, and they have been featured in mythology, folklore, and art. In some cultures, bears are considered sacred animals, and they are protected by law.

How to Memorize "bears"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a bear, imagine a large, shaggy animal with a long snout and sharp claws. Picture it in its natural habitat, such as a forest or the Arctic tundra.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bear' with the image of a large, powerful animal that can carry heavy loads. Think of the brown color of a bear's coat when trying to remember the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the word 'bear', use the mnemonic 'Big And Powerful Extremely Rugged Creature' or 'Bears Are Powerful Creatures'.

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