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bear vs expect

expect vs bear

bear is a noun but expect is not a noun.

bear and expect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bear Yes No Yes No
expect No No Yes No
As verbs, bear and expect are synonyms defined as:
  • bear and expect: be pregnant with
Other synonyms of bear include carry, gestate, have a bun in the oven.
As verbs, expect is a hyponym of bear; that is, expect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bear:
  • bear: cause to be born
  • expect: be pregnant with
bear (noun) expect (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) expect (verb)
be pregnant with be pregnant with
cause to be born look forward to the birth of a child
have on one's person regard something as probable or likely
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself look forward to the probable occurrence of
put up with something or somebody unpleasant consider reasonable or due
move while holding up or supporting consider obligatory; request and expect
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
Difference between bear and expect

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