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bearing

The correct spelling is bearing.

How to pronounce bearing

/ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/

Say it like: Bee-rin-g

The correct spelling is bearing. To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in. For example: "to bear a railroad stock"

Usage Examples

to bear a railroad stock

Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.

By my readings, we're bearing due south, so we should turn about ten degrees east.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
  2. 2.To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
  3. 3.To support, sustain, or endure.
  4. 4.To support, keep up, or maintain.
  5. 5.To press or impinge upon.

adjective

  1. 1.(in combination) That bears (some specified thing).
  2. 2.Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.

noun

  1. 1.A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
  2. 2.The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
  3. 3.Relevance; a relationship or connection.
  4. 4.One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
  5. 5.(in the plural) Direction or relative position.

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