Cool MateMeaning of Bearing
The manner in which one holds or carries their body.
In simple words: The way you move or hold your body.
Bearing in a sentence
- His confident bearing impressed everyone at the interview.
- She adjusted her bearing before entering the room.
- Navigating the forest required a good sense of direction, or bearing.
- The map showed her bearing as she trekked through the mountains.
- He walked with a proud bearing that demanded respect.
How to use Bearing
Use 'bearing' in physical contexts or when discussing someone's attitude. Avoid in casual speech unless referring to posture.
Grammar pattern
bearing + object
Memory hint
Think of 'bearing' as 'bearing weight' - how you carry yourself.
Related words
Collocations with Bearing
- confident bearing
- adjust one's bearing
- sense of bearing
- careful bearing
- bearing and demeanor
Opposites of Bearing
- slouch
- disregard
- apathy
Common mistakes with Bearing
- Confused with 'baring', which means to uncover.
- Using 'bearing' only in a physical sense, neglecting its metaphorical uses.
- Misplacing 'bearing' in a sentence, leading to ambiguity.
Bearing appears in
Bearing in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حمل, اتجاه, سلوك
الطريقة اللي بتحرك بيها جسمك أو بتوقف بيها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Bearing
আপনি যেভাবে আপনার শরীরকে বহন করেন বা চলেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Haltung, Richtung
Die Art, wie du dich bewegst oder deinen Körper hältst.
- SpanishEspañol
Porte, porte de cabeza, aire
La forma en que te mueves o sostienes tu cuerpo.
- Persianفارسی
حالت بدن، جهت
The way you hold or move your body, or the direction you're going.
- FrenchFrançais
Port de corps, Attitude
La façon dont tu te tiens ou te présentes.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Bearing
The way you stand or walk.
- ItalianItaliano
Portamento, atteggiamento
Il modo in cui ti muovi o tieni il corpo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Postura, porte, direção
O jeito que você se porta ou a direção que algo está tomando.
- RussianРусский
Осанка, выправка, направление
То, как ты двигаешься или держишь свое тело.
- Urduاردو
انداز، چالاکی
جس طرح سے آپ خود کو سنبھالتے ہیں یا حرکت کرتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
姿态, 举止, 方向
你走路或站着的样子。
More words like Bearing
- Stance
- Position
- We were in a store
A retail establishment selling goods to consumers.
- BelieveA1
to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
- We couldn't believe it
Expressing astonishment or skepticism about a situation.
- CountryA1
an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws
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Frequently asked questions about Bearing
What does Bearing mean?
The way you move or hold your body.
What is the definition of Bearing?
The manner in which one holds or carries their body.
How do you use Bearing in a sentence?
His confident bearing impressed everyone at the interview.
Can you give another example of Bearing?
She adjusted her bearing before entering the room.
What are synonyms for Bearing?
Common alternatives include posture, stance, demeanor, bearing, position.
What is the opposite of Bearing?
Opposite meanings include slouch, disregard, apathy.
What words go with Bearing?
It commonly pairs with confident bearing, adjust one's bearing, sense of bearing, careful bearing, bearing and demeanor.
What are common mistakes when using Bearing?
Confused with 'baring', which means to uncover. Using 'bearing' only in a physical sense, neglecting its metaphorical uses. Misplacing 'bearing' in a sentence, leading to ambiguity.
How do you pronounce Bearing?
US: //ˈbɛrɪŋ//, UK: //ˈbɛərɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bearing?
Use 'bearing' in physical contexts or when discussing someone's attitude. Avoid in casual speech unless referring to posture.