Definitions
- Referring to physically supporting the weight of something or someone. - Describing the act of holding or carrying something in one's arms or on one's back. - Talking about enduring or tolerating a difficult situation or burden.
- Referring to the action of holding or transporting something from one place to another. - Describing the act of supporting the weight of something with one's hands, arms, or body. - Talking about having something with you as you move from one location to another.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve holding or supporting the weight of something.
- 2Both can refer to physically transporting an object from one place to another.
- 3Both can be used to describe the action of having something with you as you move.
What is the difference?
- 1Weight: Bear specifically implies supporting or holding the weight of something or someone, while carry can also refer to transporting or having something without necessarily supporting its weight.
- 2Purpose: Carry often implies the intention of moving something from one place to another, while bear can also imply enduring or tolerating a difficult situation or burden.
- 3Position: Bear typically involves holding or supporting something with one's arms or body, while carry can involve holding or supporting something in various ways, such as with one's hands or on one's back.
- 4Usage: Bear is more commonly used in figurative or metaphorical contexts, while carry is more commonly used in literal contexts.
- 5Connotation: Bear can have a stronger connotation of strength or endurance, while carry can have a more neutral connotation of simply holding or transporting something.
Remember this!
Bear and carry are synonyms that both involve holding or supporting the weight of something. However, there are some differences between the two words. Bear specifically implies physically supporting or holding the weight of something or someone, and can also mean enduring or tolerating a difficult situation. On the other hand, carry generally refers to the action of holding or transporting something from one place to another, and can also mean having something with you as you move.
