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bears

The correct spelling is bears.

How to pronounce bears

/bɛəz/
noun

IPA: /bɛəz/

Say it like: Bee-rs

The correct spelling is bears. 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

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 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. 2.A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
  3. 3.An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
  4. 4.A state policeman (short for smokey bear).
  5. 5.A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.

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.

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