Bearings

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛrɪŋz/

Definitions of bearings

noun the manner in which one conducts or carries oneself

Example Sentences

A1 I lost my bearings and couldn't find my way back to the hotel.

A2 The map helped me get my bearings and navigate through the city.

B1 It's important to have a good understanding of your bearings when hiking in the wilderness.

B2 The sailor used the stars to determine their bearings while out at sea.

C1 The pilot had to rely on his instruments to maintain the correct bearings during the storm.

C2 The engineer calculated the precise bearings needed for the construction of the bridge.

Examples of bearings in a Sentence

formal The engineer carefully checked the bearings of the machine to ensure proper alignment.

informal Make sure you have your bearings before heading out on the hiking trail.

slang I lost my bearings in the city and had to ask for directions.

figurative After the sudden loss of her job, she struggled to find her bearings in a new career path.

Grammatical Forms of bearings

• plural: bearings
• comparative: more bearings
• superlative: most bearings
• present tense: bearings
• future tense: will bear
• perfect tense: have borne
• continuous tense: is bearing
• singular: bearing
• positive degree: bearings
• infinitive: to bear
• gerund: bearing
• participle: bearing

Origin and Evolution of bearings

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bearings' originated from the Old English word 'beran', which means 'to carry'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bearings' evolved to refer to the direction or position of an object, especially in relation to another object or point of reference.