Bear vs. Dear
Difference Between Bear and Dear
Bearnoun
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.
Dearadjective
High in price; expensive.
The dearer the jewel, the greater the love expressed.Bearnoun
(figuratively) A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
Dearadjective
Loved; lovable.
Bearnoun
(finance) An investor who sells commodities, securities, or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
Dearadjective
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
Such dear embrace tenderly comforts even in this dear sorrow.Bearnoun
A state policeman short for smokey bear.
Dearadjective
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
The dearer the giver, the dearer the trinket he brings!Bearnoun
(slang) A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.
Dearadjective
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
Dear Sir/Madam/Miss, please notice our offices will be closed during the following bank holidays:nb....Bearnoun
(engineering) A portable punching machine.
Dearadjective
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
My dear friend, I feel better as soon as you come sit beside my sickbed!Bearnoun
(nautical) A block covered with coarse matting, used to scour the deck.
Dearadjective
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior.
My dear boy, if your grades don't pick up I won't bounce you on but over my knee!Bearnoun
(cartomancy) The fifteenth Lenormand card.
Dearadjective
(obsolete) Noble.
Bearnoun
(colloquial) Something difficult or tiresome; a burden or chore.
That window can be a bear to open.Dearadjective
Severe, or severely affected; sore.
Bearverb
To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
to bear a railroad stockto bear the marketDearadjective
(obsolete) Fierce.
The Christens found the heathens dear, as the lion doth the bear.Bearverb
(transitive) To support or sustain; to hold up.
This stone bears most of the weight.Dearnoun
A very kind, loving person.
My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.Bearverb
(transitive) To carry something.
Dearnoun
A beloved person
Bearverb
(transitive) To be equipped with (something).
the right to bear armsDearverb
(obsolete) To endear.
Bearverb
(transitive) To wear or display.
The shield bore a red cross.Dearadverb
dearly; at a high price
Bearverb
To declare as testimony.
The jury could see he was bearing false witness.Dearnoun
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Bearverb
(ambitransitive) To put up with something.
I would never move to Texas—I can't bear heat.Please bear with me as I try to find the book you need.Dearnoun
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
Bearverb
(transitive) To give birth to someone or something may take the father of the direct object as an indirect object.
In Troy she becomes Paris’ wife, bearing him several children, all of whom die in infancy.Dearadjective
dearly loved
Bearverb
(ambitransitive) To produce or yield something, such as fruit or crops.
Dearadjective
with or in a close or intimate relationship;
a good friendmy sisters and brothers are near and dearBearverb
(intransitive) To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).
The harbour bears north by northeast.By my readings, we're bearing due south, so we should turn about ten degrees east.Great Falls bears north of Bozeman.We are bearing toward the north side of the island.Dearadjective
earnest;
one's dearest wishdevout wishes for their successheartfelt condolencesBearverb
(intransitive) To veer slightly in one direction (left or right, usually at a fork in the road)
Dearadjective
having a high price;
costly jewelryhigh-priced merchandisemuch too dear for my pocketbooka pricey restaurantBearverb
(intransitive) To suffer, as in carrying a burden.
Dearadverb
with affection;
she loved him dearlyhe treats her affectionatelyBearverb
(intransitive) To endure with patience; to be patient.
Dearadverb
at a great cost;
he paid dearly for the foodthis cost him dearBearverb
To press.
Bearverb
Of a weapon, to be aimed at an enemy or other target.
Bearverb
To take effect; to have influence or force; to be relevant.
to bring arguments to bearHow does this bear on the question?Bearverb
(transitive) To have a certain meaning, intent, or effect.
Bearverb
To conduct; to bring (a person).
Bearverb
(transitive) To possess and use (power, etc.); to exercise.
Bearverb
(transitive) To possess mentally; to carry or hold in the mind; to entertain; to harbour.
Bearverb
To gain or win.
Bearverb
(transitive) To sustain, or be answerable for (blame, expense, responsibility, etc.).
Bearverb
(transitive) To carry on, or maintain; to have.
Bearverb
(transitive) To admit or be capable of (a meaning); to suffer or sustain without violence, injury, or change.
Bearverb
To behave or conduct (oneself).
Bearverb
(transitive) To afford; to be (something) to; to supply with.
Bearadjective
Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.
The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors.Bearnoun
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
Bearnoun
an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price
Bearverb
have;
bear a resemblancebear a signatureBearverb
give birth (to a newborn);
My wife had twins yesterday!Bearverb
put up with something or somebody unpleasant;
I cannot bear his constant criticismThe new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarkshe learned to tolerate the heatShe stuck out two years in a miserable marriageBearverb
move while holding up or supporting;
Bear giftsbear a heavy loadbear newsbearing ordersBearverb
bring forth,
The apple tree bore delicious apples this yearThe unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowersBearverb
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person;
I'll accept the chargesShe agreed to bear the responsibilityBearverb
contain or hold; have within;
The jar carries wineThe canteen holds fresh waterThis can contains waterBearverb
bring in;
interest-bearing accountsHow much does this savings certificate pay annually?Bearverb
have on one's person;
He wore a red ribbonbear a scarBearverb
behave in a certain manner;
She carried herself wellhe bore himself with dignityThey conducted themselves well during these difficult timesBearverb
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices;
She bears the title of DuchessHe held the governorship for almost a decadeBearverb
support or hold in a certain manner;
She holds her head highHe carried himself uprightBearverb
be pregnant with;
She is bearing his childThe are expecting another child in JanuaryI am carrying his child
