sling vs bear

sling and bear both are nouns.

sling and bear both are verbs.

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

As verbs, bear is a hypernym of sling; that is, bear is a word with a broader meaning than sling:

sling: hold or carry in a sling
bear: support or hold in a certain manner

Other hypernyms of sling include carry, hold.

sling (noun)	bear (noun)
bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck	massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones	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 simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

sling (verb)	bear (verb)
hurl as if with a sling	be pregnant with
hold or carry in a sling	cause to be born
move with a sling	have on one's person
hang loosely or freely; let swing	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 sling and bear

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