bearing
Pronunciation: [ˈbɛrɪŋ]
Context: "position"
(noun) how something is positioned or situated. Imagine if someone stands tall and straight; that shows good bearing.
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He walked into the room with a strong bearing, showing confidence.
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After sitting for a long time, her bearing was slouched and weak.
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What kind of bearing helps a person look more confident?
Context: "relationship"
(noun) the way something relates to or affects something else. Think of how your actions can have a bearing on your friends' feelings.
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His decision to help had a positive bearing on their friendship.
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Choosing to ignore her friends can have a negative bearing on their trust.
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How does your behavior have a bearing on your team’s success?
Context: "navigation"
(noun) the direction or position of a location relative to something else. It’s like using a compass to find out where to go.
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The hiker took a bearing on the map to find their way.
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Without a proper bearing, they got lost in the woods.
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What bearing did you use to navigate through the forest?
Context: "carry"
(verb) to hold or carry something. Imagine you are bearing a heavy backpack on your shoulders.
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She is bearing the heavy load with ease.
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He is not bearing any extra weight today.
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What are you bearing in that box?