bare
adjective / verb
uncovered; basic; to reveal
“The trees are bare in winter.”
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bare vs bear
Bare means uncovered or basic (and to bare is to reveal); bear is the animal, or a verb meaning to carry or tolerate.
Quick test: Bare things are empty, like the bAre walls. "Bear with me" asks someone to endure with you, not undress.
bear
noun / verb
the animal; to carry, endure
“I can't bear the noise.”
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Questions about bare vs bear
What is the difference between bare and bear?
Bare means uncovered or basic (and to bare is to reveal); bear is the animal, or a verb meaning to carry or tolerate.
How do I remember bare vs bear?
Bare things are empty, like the bAre walls. "Bear with me" asks someone to endure with you, not undress.
Are there exceptions?
"The bare minimum", "bare your teeth", "bear in mind", "bear fruit".
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