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poise vs bear

bear vs poise

poise and bear both are nouns.

poise and bear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poise Yes No Yes No
bear Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bear is a hypernym of poise; that is, bear is a word with a broader meaning than poise:
  • poise: hold or carry in equilibrium
  • bear: support or hold in a certain manner
Other hypernyms of poise include carry, hold.
poise (noun) bear (noun)
great coolness and composure under strain massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second 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
a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
poise (verb) bear (verb)
hold or carry in equilibrium be pregnant with
cause to be balanced or suspended cause to be born
prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult have on one's person
be motionless, in suspension 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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