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Meaning ofbearin English

bear

uk/bɛr/

Pluralbears
Past Tensebore
Past Participleborn
Participle Verbbearing
Third Person Singularbears

Definitions

Noun
1. a large omnivorous mammal (Ursidae family)
2. a rude or uncouth person (unmannerly)
3. an investor selling in anticipation of price drops
  The bear investor sold his stocks before the market crashed.
4. something difficult; a burden (tiresome task)
  Carrying this heavy backpack is a bear for me on long hikes.
Verb
1. to carry or convey something
  The courier will bear the package to the customer's doorstep.
2. to visibly carry symbols or equipment
  The police officers bear arms and wear bulletproof vests.
3. to wear clothing or accessories
  The hikers had to bear the cold weather during their trek.
4. to support or endure something; hold up
  The company will bear the costs of the employee's training.
5. to endure hardship; tolerate
  She cannot bear the thought of losing her job.
6. to sustain or take responsibility
  The new policy aims to help low-income families bear the burden of healthcare expenses.
7. to admit or support a meaning
  The language will bear different interpretations depending on the context.
8. to give birth to someone
  The woman was unable to bear children due to a medical condition.
9. to produce or yield (fruit, crops, etc.); be fertile
  The apple tree will bear fruit in a few months.

Compounds / Phrases

bearberry bearberries bearcat bearhug bearlike bearskin ant-bear antbear