Bear vs. Dear

Bear vs. Dear — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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!
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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 market

Dearadjective

(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 arms

Dearverb

(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 dear

Bearverb

(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 condolences

Bearverb

(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 restaurant

Bearverb

(intransitive) To suffer, as in carrying a burden.

Dearadverb

with affection;

she loved him dearlyhe treats her affectionately

Bearverb

(intransitive) To endure with patience; to be patient.

Dearadverb

at a great cost;

he paid dearly for the foodthis cost him dear

Bearverb

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 signature

Bearverb

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 marriage

Bearverb

move while holding up or supporting;

Bear giftsbear a heavy loadbear newsbearing orders

Bearverb

bring forth,

The apple tree bore delicious apples this yearThe unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers

Bearverb

take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person;

I'll accept the chargesShe agreed to bear the responsibility

Bearverb

contain or hold; have within;

The jar carries wineThe canteen holds fresh waterThis can contains water

Bearverb

bring in;

interest-bearing accountsHow much does this savings certificate pay annually?

Bearverb

have on one's person;

He wore a red ribbonbear a scar

Bearverb

behave in a certain manner;

She carried herself wellhe bore himself with dignityThey conducted themselves well during these difficult times

Bearverb

have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices;

She bears the title of DuchessHe held the governorship for almost a decade

Bearverb

support or hold in a certain manner;

She holds her head highHe carried himself upright

Bearverb

be pregnant with;

She is bearing his childThe are expecting another child in JanuaryI am carrying his child