bear in Afrikaans
bear in Afrikaans is beer — bear means a large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.
bear in Afrikaans
beer
large mammal of family Ursidae
What does "bear" mean?
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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."
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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."
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verb To carry, support, or endure something.
"I can't bear the noise from the building site next door any longer."
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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."
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bear in a sentence
- We saw a brown bear catching fish in the stream from a safe distance.
- A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon.
- Bears dominated the stock market during the downturn.
- It was a bear market for most of the year.
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What is "bear" in Afrikaans?
"bear" in Afrikaans is beer. bear means: A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.
How do you use "bear" in a sentence?
Example: "We saw a brown bear catching fish in the stream from a safe distance." In Afrikaans, "bear" is beer.
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