bear
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /beə(r)/US /ber/
Meaning
noun
a heavy wild animal with thick fur and sharp claws (= pointed parts on the ends of its feet). There are many types of bear.
“a black bear”
verb
to be able to accept and deal with something unpleasant
“bear something, The pain was almost more than he could bear.”
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