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bear vs carry the can

carry the can vs bear

bear is a noun but carry the can is not a noun.

bear and carry the can both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bear Yes No Yes No
carry the can No No Yes No
As verbs, carry the can is a hyponym of bear; that is, carry the can is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bear:
  • bear: take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
  • carry the can: accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions
Other hyponyms of bear include face the music.
bear (noun) carry the can (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
bear (verb) carry the can (verb)
be pregnant with accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions
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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