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The correct spelling is bear.
How to pronounce bear
/bɛə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /bɛə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Bee-r
The correct spelling is bear. 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. For example: "That window can be a bear to open."
Usage Examples
“That window can be a bear to open.”
“to bear a railroad stock”
“The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors.”
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- 2.A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
- 3.An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
- 4.A state policeman (short for smokey bear).
- 5.A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.
verb
- 1.To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
- 2.To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
- 3.To support, sustain, or endure.
- 4.To support, keep up, or maintain.
- 5.To press or impinge upon.
adjective
- 1.(investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.
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