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!
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Bears hibernate during the winter months.
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The backpack bears the weight of all my books.
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The tree can't bear the weight of so many fruits.
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She bears a striking resemblance to her mother.
bears Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with bears
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Investors are worried about the bear market and are selling their stocks.
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Their hard work finally bore fruit when they won the championship.
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I'm sorry, I'm having trouble finding the document. Please bear with me.
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.
