word
Bear
Behr
/ˈbɛr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bear
Dictionary meaning
A massive mammal with long shaggy coats and strong claws found in the Americas and Eurasia; one of 8 species in the family Ursidae.
Examples
- When I saw a bear in the woods, I ran away.
- After deciding to short all the stocks, everyone knew I was a bear.
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