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bear's

|bear's|

B1

🇺🇸

/bɛrz/

🇬🇧

/bɛəz/

(bear)

carry, endure

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
bearbearsbearingsbearsbearsborebornebearingbearish
Etymology
Etymology Information

'bear' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bera', where 'bera' meant 'brown one'.

Historical Evolution

'bera' changed from Old English word 'bera' and eventually became the modern English word 'bear'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'brown one', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a large mammal'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

possessive form of 'bear', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a bear.

The bear's den was hidden deep in the forest.

Verb 1

third person singular form of 'bear', meaning to carry or support.

She bears the responsibility of the entire project.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 09:19