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bear

[ber]

bear Definition

  • 1a large, heavy mammal with shaggy fur and a very short tail, typically living in forests
  • 2to endure an ordeal or difficulty
  • 3to carry or support

Using bear: Examples

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

  • Example

    I saw a bear in the woods.

  • Example

    She couldn't bear the thought of losing him.

  • Example

    He had to bear the burden of his family's financial problems.

  • Example

    The bridge can't bear the weight of the truck.

bear Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using bear

  • grin and bear it

    to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with good humor

    Example

    Even though he hated his job, he decided to grin and bear it until he found a better one.

  • to solve a difficult problem

    Example

    After months of negotiations, they finally put the bear in the cage and reached an agreement.

  • to have a difficult or dangerous situation under control

    Example

    Managing a large team can be like having a bear by the tail, but she handles it well.

Phrases with bear

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

    Example

    The stock market experienced a bear market last year.

  • to produce good results

    Example

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

  • to provide evidence or testimony

    Example

    The victim's friend was called to bear witness in court.

Origins of bear

from Old English 'bera', related to Dutch 'beer' and German 'Bär'

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Summary: bear in Brief

The term 'bear' [ber] refers to a large, heavy mammal with shaggy fur and a very short tail, as well as to the act of enduring an ordeal or carrying a burden. Examples include 'I saw a bear in the woods,' and 'He had to bear the burden of his family's financial problems.' Phrases like 'bear market' and idioms like 'grin and bear it' extend the meaning to financial markets and coping with difficulties, respectively.

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