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bear vs overbear

overbear vs bear

bear is a noun but overbear is not a noun.

bear and overbear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bear Yes No Yes No
overbear No No Yes No
As verbs, overbear is a hyponym of bear; that is, overbear is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bear:
  • bear: bring forth
  • overbear: bear too much
Other hyponyms of bear include spin off, seed, crop, fruit.
bear (noun) overbear (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) overbear (verb)
be pregnant with contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
cause to be born bear too much
have on one's person overcome
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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