Examples of “bear” in a Sentence

noun A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.

• We saw a brown bear catching fish in the stream from a safe distance.
• A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon.
• Polar bears rely almost entirely on seals for food.

noun An investor who expects prices to fall and sells accordingly; used as an adjective for a falling market.

• Bears dominated the stock market during the downturn.
• It was a bear market for most of the year.
• The bear sold his shares quickly because he expected prices to drop.

verb To carry, support, or endure something.

• I can't bear the noise from the building site next door any longer.
• The old bridge can no longer bear heavy traffic.
• She had to bear the pain until the medicine arrived.

verb To give birth to (a child), or to produce (fruit, etc.).

• Apple trees in our garden bear plenty of fruit if the spring is mild.
• She bore three children in five years.
• The old apple tree still bears fruit every autumn.