Gerund Word Explorer
Homonym

Bear

Bear (animal)

A large, heavy, furry wild animal.

We saw a sloth bear at Bannerghatta National Park.

Bear (to put up with)

To accept or put up with something difficult.

Fatima could not bear the noise of the drilling.

Remember: If you can't bear it, you can't carry it. A bear might be big, but some noise is heavier!

Short lessonHomonymsOne spelling, one sound, but meanings that have nothing to do with each other.

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