BEAR as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • an investor with a pessimistic market outlook
    • an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s)

BEAR as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • have on one’’s person
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He wore a red ribbon
    • bear a scar
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • give birth (to a newborn)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • My wife had twins yesterday!
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s) Entail(s)
  3. Meaning
    • be pregnant with
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She is bearing his child
    • The are expecting another child in January
    • I am carrying his child
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s) Entail(s)
  4. Meaning
    • put up with something or somebody unpleasant
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I cannot bear his constant criticism
    • The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
    • he learned to tolerate the heat
    • She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • move while holding up or supporting
    Usage Example(s)
    • Bear gifts
    • bear a heavy load
    • bear news
    • bearing orders
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s) Entail(s)
  6. Meaning
    • support or hold in a certain manner
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She holds her head high
    • He carried himself upright
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • bring forth, “The apple tree bore delicious apples this year”
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also
  8. Meaning
    • bring in
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • interest-bearing accounts
    • How much does this savings certificate pay annually?
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  9. Meaning
    • take on as one’’s own the expenses or debts of another person
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I”ll accept the charges
    • She agreed to bear the responsibility
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  10. Meaning
    • have rightfully
    • of rights, titles, and offices
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She bears the title of Duchess
    • He held the governorship for almost a decade
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  11. Meaning
    • behave in a certain manner
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She carried herself well
    • he bore himself with dignity
    • They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  12. Meaning
    • have
    Usage Example(s)
    • bear a resemblance
    • bear a signature
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  13. Meaning
    • contain or hold
    • have within
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The jar carries wine
    • The canteen holds fresh water
    • This can contains water
    Hypernyms(s) bear is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)