What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dreeing
Example
She was dreeing the long wait at the doctor's office. [dreeing: verb]
Example
He had to dree the consequences of his actions. [dree: verb]
bear
Example
She couldn't bear the weight of the heavy box. [bear: verb]
Example
He had to bear the pain of his injury. [bear: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bear is more commonly used than dreeing in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dreeing and bear?
Both dreeing and bear are relatively informal words and can be used in casual conversation or writing.