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Vocabulary Entry
bearing
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The manner in which one carries oneself; the way a person behaves or holds their body.
Example Sentences
"Her confident bearing impressed everyone at the meeting."
"The soldier stood with a proud bearing."
"He walked with a slouched bearing that suggested fatigue."
V
verb
To carry or support; to endure or tolerate.
Example Sentences
"She is bearing a heavy workload this semester."
"He could not bear the pain any longer."
"The tree is bearing fruit for the first time."
A
adjective
Relating to or involving the act of carrying or producing.
Example Sentences
"She wore a bearing weight belt during her workout."
"The bearing surface of the machine needs lubrication."
"He engaged in bearing activities to prepare for the hike."