contain vs bear

bear vs contain

contain is not a noun while bear is a noun.

contain and bear both are verbs.

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

As verbs, contain and bear are synonyms defined as:

contain and bear: contain or hold; have within

Other synonyms of contain include carry, hold.

contain (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

contain (verb)	bear (verb)
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of	be pregnant with
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	cause to be born
include or contain; have as a component	have on one's person
be divisible by	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
contain or hold; have within	put up with something or somebody unpleasant
be capable of holding or containing	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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