![]() ![]() But, practice makes perfect, so let’s look at a few common phrases with bare/bear and talk through them. You now know the different definitions, but it may still seem daunting to memorize them all. I know that this may still seem complicated. You can try to memorize a short sentence like, “I do not want to bare my bare butt.” But of course, that only works if you can remember the other definition of bare. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of tricks to remember this definition. Someone may bare their heart, their feelings, etc. A good way to remember this definition is to think that you need a BAR of soap to wash your BARe body.īare can also be used as a verb. If you say “bare butt” you are talking about a naked butt, however, if you say “bear butt” you are talking about a large, furry butt that you probably want to stay away from, and finally, if you say “bare bear butt” you are talking about a naked bear butt. First of all, bare can be used as an adjective that means naked, minimal, without supplies, or uncovered. If you think of something that works better for you, use it! Bareīare also has two meanings, but they are related, which makes it easier. Bears are strong creatures, and you have to be strong to bear something. If you know the first definition of bear (as mentioned above), you can use this to help you remember the spelling. Now, this is where you might start getting confused. The second definition of the word bear is to tolerate or endure something hard. For that reason, it is probably not the version that you do not know or understand, but if it is, remember that a bEAR has EARs. This is probably one of the most common/well-known usages of the words bear/bare because it is taught to kids from a very young age, before any of the other definitions. It is a large furry creature that comes in various forms such as polar bear, brown bear, Banda bear, and grizzly bear. To make this difference easier to remember, Maeve Maddox at Daily Writing Tips coined the phrase “ Beware of bare.Between the two spellings, you have a noun, an adjective, and two verbs! Do not worry, in this article we are going to break it down completely and by the time you are done, you will know precisely which bear/bare you should use.īear can be broken down into a few different meanings. I can bear the discomfort of small airline seats when I know I’m going on vacation.The definition that applies in this context means to support the weight of (something) synonyms include “abide,” “endure,” and “tolerate.” If you read further into the Merriam-Webster definition of “bear,” you’ll find the phrase “bear with,” which means to be “indulgent, patient, or forbearing.” The verb “ bear” has a variety of meanings. So, don’t use “bare with me” unless you’re looking for a friend to join you in the shower. The investigation bared the family’s secrets.He removed his hat, baring his head despite the rain.The verb “ bare,” therefore, means to uncover something or make it bare. The trail runner fought a mountain lion with his bare hands.Her bare feet made no sound on the stone floor. ![]() The room was bare, devoid of any furniture.According to, TCK’s standard dictionary, the adjective “ bare” means “lacking a natural, usual, or appropriate covering.” The meaning of the verb “bare” is based on its definition as an adjective. The news upset her greatly she asked her guests to bear with her while she regained her composure.My husband knows I have to pet every dog I see-and he always bears with me.Bear with me while I look for your order.So how can you tell the difference? Which one should you use? Here’s another homophone: Is it “bare with me” or “bear with me”? “Bear with Me” Is Correct Here are some examples of common homophones: They can be a tricky part of English grammar, since it’s easy to confuse one homophone with another. Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently. ![]()
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