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Commonly Confused Words: Bear vs. Bare

What does each word mean? The word bear has two meanings. As a noun, the word describes a type of furry, four-legged animal. In stock market jargon, the word is also used metaphorically to describe someone who sells shares with the intention of later buying them back for a cheaper price. Here is the noun bear used in some example sentences: Winnie the Pooh is a bear who loves honey. A young bear is called a cub. As a verb, the word describes the act of carrying something. This thing can be a literal object, but it can also be a name or a feeling. The past tense for bear is bore Here is the verb bear used in some example sentences: He could hardly bear the pain....

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