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bears

Pronunciation: [/bɛɹz/]

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bears: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use bears in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “animal”

(noun) large, furry mammals with a strong body and sharp claws. They can be found in forests and mountains.

Example

We saw a family of bears while hiking in the woods.

Example

There are no bears in this zoo.

Example

Have you ever seen a bear in the wild?

Context: “support”

(verb) to hold up or carry the weight of something. Like when you help to hold a heavy object with someone else.

Example

The strong branches of the tree can bear the weight of the swing.

Example

The table cannot bear the weight of too many heavy books.

Example

Can this chair bear the weight of an adult?

How to pronounce bears

Pronunciation: [/bɛɹz/]

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