adj
bearable
BEH-uh-ruh-buh
Bearable (adj) means Able to be tolerated or endured, even if unpleasant. Example: “The heat was just about bearable with the fan running.”
adj
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Able to be tolerated or endured, even if unpleasant.
"The heat was just about bearable with the fan running."
"Having a friend there made the long wait bearable."
How to use bearable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTolerable — something you can put up with, even if it isn't pleasant.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "barable" (not a standard word) or with "wearable" — check the spelling: bear + able.
Common pairings
barely bearable
made it bearable
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Etymology
From bear (to endure) + the suffix -able.
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What does “bearable” mean?
The word “bearable” means able to be tolerated or endured, even if unpleasant. In plain terms, tolerable — something you can put up with, even if it isn't pleasant.
How do you pronounce “bearable”?
“Bearable” is pronounced BEH-uh-ruh-buh (/ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bearable” in a sentence?
Here is “bearable” used in a sentence: “The heat was just about bearable with the fan running.”
What part of speech is “bearable”?
“Bearable” is an adjective.
