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polar bear vs bear

bear vs polar bear

polar bear and bear both are nouns.

polar bear is not a verb while bear is a verb.

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