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Bear /bɛə(ɹ)/

The meaning and definition of Bear, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. 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.
  2. A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
verb
  1. To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
    “to bear a railroad stock”
adjective
  1. (investments) 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.”
Antonyms bull twink

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