Pronunciation: /əˈbɛr/

Definitions of abear

noun a large, strong mammal with thick fur and a tail

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a big abear in the forest.

A2 The abear was peacefully roaming around in the wilderness.

B1 The abear's fur was a mix of brown and black colors.

B2 The hikers were warned about the presence of an abear in the area.

C1 The conservationists were studying the behavior of the abear population in the region.

C2 The documentary crew captured stunning footage of the abear hunting for fish in the river.

verb to endure or tolerate something

Example Sentences

A1 I can't abear the heat in this room.

A2 She couldn't abear the thought of leaving her family behind.

B1 The teacher could not abear the students' constant interruptions.

B2 He abears the responsibility of leading his team with grace and determination.

C1 The CEO abears the weight of making tough decisions that affect the entire company.

C2 Despite the challenges, she abears the pressure of being a world-renowned artist with poise and confidence.

Examples of abear in a Sentence

formal The zookeepers had to abear the responsibility of caring for the animals.

informal I can't abear the thought of another Monday morning meeting.

slang I told him to abear with the situation and not get too worked up about it.

figurative She had to abear the weight of her past mistakes and move forward with grace.

Grammatical Forms of abear

past tense

abore

plural

abear

comparative

more abear

superlative

most abear

present tense

abears

future tense

will abear

perfect tense

has abeared

continuous tense

is abearing

singular

abear

positive degree

abear

infinitive

to abear

gerund

abearing

participle

abearing

Origin and Evolution of abear

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'abear' originated from Old English, derived from the combination of 'a-' (on) and 'beran' (to bear or carry).
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abear' evolved in usage to refer to enduring or tolerating something, as well as carrying a burden or responsibility. It has also become less commonly used in modern English compared to its earlier usage.