bear vs confine

confine vs bear

bear is a noun but confine is not a noun.

bear and confine both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bear	Yes	No	Yes	No
confine	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, confine is a hyponym of bear; that is, confine is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bear:

bear: contain or hold; have within
confine: close in

Other hyponyms of bear include retain, enclose, hold in.

bear (noun)	confine (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)	confine (verb)
be pregnant with	place limits on (extent or amount or access)
cause to be born	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
have on one's person	prevent from leaving or from being removed
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	deprive of freedom; take into confinement
put up with something or somebody unpleasant	close in
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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