All Definitions for Bear
Below are all the dictionary definitions of bear:
1A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet
2A member of the family Ursidae.
3The meat of this animal.
4A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
5An investor who sells commodities, securities, or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
6Something difficult or tiresome
7A burden or chore.
8(now transitive outside certain set patterns such as 'bear with'
9Formerly also intransitive) To endure or withstand (hardship, scrutiny, etc.)
10To tolerate
11To be patient (with).
12To support, sustain, or endure.
13To produce, yield, give birth to.
14To give birth to (someone or something) (may take the father of the direct object as an indirect object).
15To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
16Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.
17To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
18To carry (weapons, flags or symbols of rank, office, etc.) upon one's person, especially visibly
19To be equipped with (weapons, etc.).
20To wear (garments, pieces of jewellery, etc.).
21To carry (offspring in the womb), to be pregnant (with).
22To have or display (a mark or other feature).
23To display (a particular heraldic device) on a shield or coat of arms
24To be entitled to wear or use (a heraldic device) as a coat of arms.
25To present or exhibit (a particular outward appearance)
26To have (a certain look).
27To have (a name, title, or designation).
28To possess or enjoy (recognition, renown, a reputation, etc.)
29To have (a particular price, value, or worth).
30To have (interest or a specified rate of interest) stipulated in its terms.
31To have (an appendage, organ, etc.) as part of the body
32(of a part of the body) to have (an appendage).
33To carry or hold in the mind
34To experience, entertain, harbour (an idea, feeling, or emotion).
35To possess inherently (a quality, attribute, power, or capacity)
36To have and display as an essential characteristic.
37To have (a relation, correspondence, etc.) to something else.
38To give (written or oral testimony or evidence)
39(figurative) to provide or constitute (evidence or proof), give witness.
40To have (a certain meaning, intent, or effect).
41To behave or conduct (oneself).
42To support or sustain
43To hold up.
44To sustain, or be answerable for (blame, expense, responsibility, etc.).
45To admit or be capable of (a meaning)
46To suffer or sustain without violence, injury, or change.
47To warrant, justify the need for.
48To support, keep up, or maintain.
49To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.
50To carry on, or maintain
51To have.
52To press or impinge upon.
53To push, thrust, press.
54To take effect
55To have influence or force
56To be relevant.
57Of a weapon, to be aimed at an enemy or other target.
58To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).
59To produce or yield something, such as fruit or crops.
60A state policeman (short for Smokey Bear).
61A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.
62A koala (bear).
63A portable punching machine.
64A block covered with coarse matting, used to scour the deck.
65The fifteenth Lenormand card.
66To feel and show (respect, reverence, loyalty, etc.) to, towards, or unto a person or thing.
67To possess and use, to exercise (power or influence)
68To hold (an office, rank, or position).
69To carry a burden or burdens.
70To take or bring (a person) with oneself
71To conduct.
72To gain or win.
73A surname.
74A male given name.
75The constellation Ursa Major.
76Alternative spelling of bere (“barley”). [(chiefly Scotland) Barley, especially four-rowed barley or six-rowed barley.]
77Alternative spelling of bere (“pillowcase”). [(chiefly Scotland) Barley, especially four-rowed barley or six-rowed barley.]
About antonyms for bear
Finding the right antonym for bear helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet", bear has 1 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Bull is the most direct opposite in most situations.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for bear, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.