American English pronunciation
How to pronounce bearing
IPA transcription: ['bɛɹɪŋ]
Hear “bearing” pronounced
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Noun
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dignified manner or conduct
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relevant relation or interconnection
“those issues have no bearing on our situation”
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the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
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characteristic way of bearing one's body
“stood with good posture”
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heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
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a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
Verb
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contain or hold; have within
“The jar carries wine”
“The canteen holds fresh water”
“This can contains water”
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put up with something or somebody unpleasant
“I cannot bear his constant criticism”
“The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks”
“he learned to tolerate the heat”
“She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage”
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have
“bear a resemblance”
“bear a signature”
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take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
“I'll accept the charges”
“She agreed to bear the responsibility”
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have on one's person
“He wore a red ribbon”
“bear a scar”
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cause to be born
“My wife had twins yesterday!”
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move while holding up or supporting
“Bear gifts”
“bear a heavy load”
“bear news”
“bearing orders”
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bring in
“interest-bearing accounts”
“How much does this savings certificate pay annually?”
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have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
“She bears the title of Duchess”
“He held the governorship for almost a decade”
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support or hold in a certain manner
“She holds her head high”
“He carried himself upright”
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bring forth,
“The apple tree bore delicious apples this year”
“The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers”
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behave in a certain manner
“She carried herself well”
“he bore himself with dignity”
“They conducted themselves well during these difficult times”
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be pregnant with
“She is bearing his child”
“The are expecting another child in January”
“I am carrying his child”
Adjective
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(of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain
Usage examples
- Comprising all men capable of bearing arms.
- The tractor was bearing down hard.
- In time, signs bearing the slogan appeared all over San Francisco.
- Mostly found during the winter season, it is spore bearing.
- Comprising all men capable of bearing arms.
- Well, dearest woman, we must look forbearingly on it.
- The overbearing attitude of his parents made him reclusive and shy later in adulthood.
- He had such an important bearing on the result.
- When the tree began bearing odd, bumpy fruit, his children liked the taste.
- However, there were some complaints about overbearing narration and disappointing visual effects.