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bear vs polar bear

polar bear vs bear

bear and polar bear both are nouns.

bear is a verb but polar bear is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bear Yes No Yes No
polar bear Yes No No No
As nouns, polar bear is a hyponym of bear; that is, polar bear is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bear:
  • bear: massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
  • polar bear: white bear of Arctic regions
bear (noun) polar bear (noun)
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws white bear of Arctic regions
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) polar bear (verb)
be pregnant with
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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