Definitions for 'bear':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word bear. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /bɛə(ɹ)/
US: /bɑɹ/
Definition 1
A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.
Definition 2
A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
Definition 3
An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
Definition 4
A state policeman (short for smokey bear).
Definition 5
A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.
Definition 6
A portable punching machine.
Definition 7
A block covered with coarse matting, used to scour the deck.
Definition 8
The fifteenth Lenormand card.
Definition 9
Something difficult or tiresome; a burden or chore.
That window can be a bear to open.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /bɛə(ɹ)/
US: /bɑɹ/
Definition 1
To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
to bear a railroad stock
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /bɛə(ɹ)/
US: /bɑɹ/
Definition 1
(investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.
The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /bɛə(ɹ)/
US: /bɑɹ/
Definition 1
To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.
Definition 2
To support, sustain, or endure.
Definition 3
To support, keep up, or maintain.
Definition 4
To press or impinge upon.
Definition 5
To produce, yield, give birth to.
Definition 6
(originally nautical) To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).
By my readings, we're bearing due south, so we should turn about ten degrees east.
Definition 7
To gain or win.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /bɛə(ɹ)/
US: /bɑɹ/
Definition 1
Barley, especially four-rowed barley or six-rowed barley.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /bɛə(ɹ)/
US: /bɑɹ/
Definition 1
A pillowcase; a fabric case or covering as for a pillow.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms: bull, twink
Synonyms: brook, endure
