bears

[berz]

bears Definition

  • 1plural form of bear, a large carnivorous mammal with shaggy fur and a very short tail
  • 2to support or hold up; carry the weight of

Using bears: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bears" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Bears hibernate during the winter months.

  • Example

    The backpack bears the weight of all my books.

  • Example

    The tree can't bear the weight of so many fruits.

  • Example

    She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.

bears Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with bears

  • a financial market in which prices are falling, encouraging selling

    Example

    Investors are worried about the bear market and are selling their stocks.

  • to produce positive results or benefits

    Example

    Their hard work finally bore fruit when they won the championship.

  • used as a polite request for someone to be patient and wait for a moment

    Example

    I'm sorry, I'm having trouble finding the document. Please bear with me.

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Summary: bears in Brief

The word 'bears' [berz] is the plural form of 'bear,' a large carnivorous mammal with shaggy fur and a very short tail. It can also mean 'to support or hold up; carry the weight of.' Examples include 'Bears hibernate during the winter months' and 'The backpack bears the weight of all my books.' Phrases include 'bear market,' referring to a financial market in which prices are falling, 'bear fruit,' meaning to produce positive results, and 'bear with me,' used as a polite request for patience.