bear
noun/bɛr/
Frequency rank: #1,453 most common English word
Meaning
A large, heavy wild animal with thick fur; or to carry or endure.
Example sentence
The children were excited to see the bear at the zoo.
Synonyms & related words
- grizzly
- bruin
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