- pronunciation:
- ber
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bears, bearing, bore, born, borne |
| definition 1: |
to hold up or support.
The foundation bears the weight of the building.- similar words:
- carry
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| definition 2: |
to live with something although it is difficult or not pleasant.
She bore the pain bravely.I can't bear to see you cry.- synonyms:
- take
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| definition 3: |
to give birth to.
She bore eight children.- synonyms:
- have
- similar words:
- carry, lay, litter
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| related words: |
accept, afford, bring, convey, produce, pull, wear, yield |
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Are you looking for the word
bare (without clothes)?
Bear and
bare sound alike but have different meanings.