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carry the can vs bear

bear vs carry the can

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

carry the can and bear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
carry the can No No Yes No
bear Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bear is a hypernym of carry the can; that is, bear is a word with a broader meaning than carry the can:
  • carry the can: accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions
  • bear: take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
Other hypernyms of carry the can include accept, assume, take over.
carry the can (noun) bear (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
carry the can (verb) bear (verb)
accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions 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
Difference between carry the can and bear

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