Cool MateBear
UK /["/beə(r)/","/beəz/","/bɔː(r)/","/bɔːn/","/ˈbeərɪŋ/"]/US /["/ber/","/berz/","/bɔːr/","/bɔːrn/","/ˈberɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to be able to accept and deal with something unpleasant
In simple words: a large wild animal with thick fur that lives in the forest
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- be able to
- can
- be unable to
Synonyms
- grizzly
- panda
- polar bear
- koala
- black bear
Antonyms
- yield
- surrender
Common mistakes
- 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.