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bear

Pronunciation: [/bɛɚ/]

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bear: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use bear in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “animal”

(verb) to support the weight of something or someone, like a mama bear carrying her cubs.

Example

The strong rope can bear the weight of the heavy crate.

Example

The table cannot bear the weight of the large bookshelf.

Example

Can this bridge bear the weight of a truck?

Context: “animal”

(noun) a large, furry mammal with a big body and a short tail, like the animal you might see at the zoo.

Example

We saw a bear in the forest while camping.

Example

Bears are not usually found in hot climates.

Example

Have you ever seen a bear in real life before?

Context: “tolerate”

(verb) to endure or tolerate something difficult or unpleasant, like when you have to sit through a boring movie.

Example

I can bear the cold weather with my warm jacket.

Example

I cannot bear to watch scary movies.

Example

Can you bear the noise of the construction outside?

How to pronounce bear

Pronunciation: [/bɛɚ/]

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