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act as vs bear

bear vs act as

act as is not a noun while bear is a noun.

act as and bear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act as No No Yes No
bear Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bear is a hypernym of act as; that is, bear is a word with a broader meaning than act as:
  • act as: pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
  • bear: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Other hypernyms of act as include acquit, act, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.
act as (noun) bear (noun)
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price
act as (verb) bear (verb)
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind be pregnant with
function as or act like cause to be born
have on one's person
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
move while holding up or supporting
support or hold in a certain manner
bring forth
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
bring in
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
have
contain or hold; have within
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