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mot — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  • bear noun A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.
  • courage noun The ability to face danger, pain, or difficulty without being overcome by fear.
  • for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  • from prep Used to show the origin, starting point, or source of something.
  • toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.

Senses

mot is used for these senses in English:

  • against In physical opposition to; in collision with.
  • bear (transitive) To display (a particular heraldic device) on a shield or coat of arms; to be entitled to wear or use (a heraldic device) as a coat of arms. [1400]
  • courage The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
  • for Towards; in the direction of.
  • from With reference to the location or position of a speaker or other observer or vantage point.
  • toward In the direction of.

against — full definition

  1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
  3. prep In competition with; versus.
  4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

bear — full definition

  1. noun A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.
  2. noun An investor who expects prices to fall and sells accordingly; used as an adjective for a falling market.
  3. verb To carry, support, or endure something.
  4. verb To give birth to (a child), or to produce (fruit, etc.).

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