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pup vs bear

bear vs pup

pup and bear both are nouns.

pup and bear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pup Yes No Yes No
bear Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bear is a hypernym of pup; that is, bear is a word with a broader meaning than pup:
  • pup: give birth to (a puppy)
  • bear: cause to be born
Other hypernyms of pup include birth, deliver, give birth, have.
pup (noun) bear (noun)
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
an inexperienced young person 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
pup (verb) bear (verb)
give birth to (a puppy) 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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