Bear: meaning, definitions and examples
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bear
[ beษr ]
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
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "bear" in other languages:
๐ต๐น urso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Bรคr
๐ฎ๐ฉ beruang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตะดะผัะดั
๐ต๐ฑ niedลบwiedลบ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ (ใใพ)
๐ซ๐ท ours
๐ช๐ธ oso
๐น๐ท ayฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณฐ (gom)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุจ (dubb)
๐จ๐ฟ medvฤd
๐ธ๐ฐ medveฤ
๐จ๐ณ ็ (xiรณng)
๐ธ๐ฎ medved
๐ฎ๐ธ bjรถrn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ (datvi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.