Cool MateMeaning of Bear
In simple words: a large wild animal with thick fur that lives in the forest
Bear in a sentence
- I can't bear the thought of losing my best friend.
- Please bear with me while I try to fix this issue.
- The weight of the responsibility was too much for him to bear.
- She couldn't bear to watch the horror movie alone.
- We will have to bear the consequences of our actions.
How to use Bear
Use 'bear' when talking about the animal. Avoid using it in a metaphorical sense unless context is clear.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'bear' hug, big and warm like the animal.
Related words
Collocations with Bear
- be able to
- can
- be unable to
Synonyms for Bear
- grizzly
- panda
- polar bear
- koala
- black bear
Common mistakes with Bear
- Confusing 'bear' as a verb meaning to carry with the animal.
- Using the wrong article, e.g., 'a bear' instead of 'the bear' when referring to a specific bear.
Bear appears in
Bear in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
دب، يتحمل
حيوان بري كبير ذو فرو كثيف يعيش في الغابة
- Bengaliবাংলা
भालू, সহ্য করা
একটি বড়, লোমশ বন্য প্রাণী যা জঙ্গলে বাস করে
- GermanDeutsch
Bär
ein großes Wildtier mit dichtem Fell, das im Wald lebt
- SpanishEspañol
Soportar, Oso
un gran animal salvaje con pelaje grueso que vive en el bosque
- Persianفارسی
خرس، تحمل کردن
یک حیوان وحشی بزرگ با پشم ضخیم که در جنگل زندگی میکند
- FrenchFrançais
Ours, Porter
Un gros animal sauvage avec une fourrure épaisse qui vit dans la forêt
- Hindiहिन्दी
भालू, सहन करना
एक बड़ा जंगली जानवर जिसके घने बाल होते हैं और जो जंगल में रहता है
- ItalianItaliano
Orso, Sopportare
Un grosso animale selvatico con una folta pelliccia che vive nella foresta
- PortuguesePortuguês
Urso
um animal selvagem grande com pelo grosso que vive na floresta
- RussianРусский
Медведь, нести
большое дикое животное с густой шерстью, которое живет в лесу
- Urduاردو
ریچھ، برداشت کرنا
جنگل میں رہنے والا ایک بڑا جنگلی جانور جس کے جسم پر گھنا فر ہوتا ہے
- Chinese中文
忍受, 熊
一种生活在森林中的大型野生动物，毛发浓密
More words like Bear
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Bear
What does Bear mean?
a large wild animal with thick fur that lives in the forest
What is the definition of Bear?
to be able to accept and deal with something unpleasant
How do you use Bear in a sentence?
I can't bear the thought of losing my best friend.
Can you give another example of Bear?
Please bear with me while I try to fix this issue.
What are synonyms for Bear?
Common alternatives include grizzly, panda, polar bear, koala, black bear.
What is the opposite of Bear?
Opposite meanings include yield, surrender.
What words go with Bear?
It commonly pairs with be able to, can, be unable to.
What are common mistakes when using Bear?
Confusing 'bear' as a verb meaning to carry with the animal. Using the wrong article, e.g., 'a bear' instead of 'the bear' when referring to a specific bear.
How do you pronounce Bear?
US: /["/ber/","/berz/","/bɔːr/","/bɔːrn/","/ˈberɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/beə(r)/","/beəz/","/bɔː(r)/","/bɔːn/","/ˈbeərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bear?
Use 'bear' when talking about the animal. Avoid using it in a metaphorical sense unless context is clear.
What CEFR level is Bear?
"Bear" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.