Bear: meaning, definitions and examples

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bear

 

[ beษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

wild animal

A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and a non-retractable claw, typically found in forests and mountains. Bears are omnivorous and hibernate during the winter months.

Synonyms

bruin, grizzly, ursine

Examples of usage

  • The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
  • Be sure to make noise while hiking to avoid surprising a bear.
Context #2 | Verb

endure

To endure or tolerate something difficult or painful. To carry the weight or responsibility of something.

Synonyms

endure, sustain, tolerate

Examples of usage

  • She had to bear the loss of her beloved pet.
  • He bore the burden of leadership with grace and determination.

Translations

Translations of the word "bear" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น urso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคฒเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bรคr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beruang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตะดะผั–ะดัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niedลบwiedลบ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†Š (ใใพ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ours

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณฐ (gom)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุจ (dubb)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ medvฤ›d

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ medveฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†Š (xiรณng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ medved

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjรถrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ—แƒ•แƒ˜ (datvi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oso

Etymology

The word 'bear' can be traced back to the Old English word 'bera,' which is related to the Old High German 'bero' and the Old Norse 'bjorn.' Bears have been an important symbol in many cultures, often representing strength, courage, and protection. They have appeared in myths, legends, and folklore around the world.

See also: bearable, beard, bearer, bearers, bearing, bearish, forbear, forbearance, forbearing, forebear, forebears, overbearing, unbearable, unbearably.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,440, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.