Spell Bee Word: bear

Basic Details

Word: Bear

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To carry or support something; to endure or tolerate something.

Synonyms: Endure, tolerate, carry

Antonyms: Reject, abandon, resist

Idioms and Phrases

1. Bear fruit: To produce good results. Example: "After months of hard work, their efforts began to bear fruit."
2. Bear the brunt: To receive the worst part of something. Example: "She had to bear the brunt of the criticism for the team's mistakes."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The tree is too weak to bear the weight of the heavy snow.

Example 2: He could not bear the pain of losing his best friend.

Example 3: I will bear the responsibilities of the project until it is completed.

Fun Fact

The word "bear" comes from the Old English word "bera," which means "to carry" or "to produce." It has been used in this way for over a thousand years!

Famous Quote

"You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice." Bob Marley

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "bear" mean?

a) To run fast
b) To carry or support
c) To eat a lot
d) To swim in the sea

Answer: b) To carry or support

2. Which of these is a synonym of "bear"?

a) Fight
b) Tolerate
c) Throw
d) Jump

Answer: b) Tolerate

3. Which is an antonym of "bear"?

a) Accept
b) Carry
c) Abandon
d) Endure

Answer: c) Abandon

4. Which sentence uses "bear" correctly?

a) He couldn't bear the sound of the loud music.
b) The bear ran swiftly down the road.
c) She likes to bear her homework on time.
d) Bears swim in the air.

Answer: a) He couldn't bear the sound of the loud music.

5. What does the idiom "bear fruit" mean?

a) To produce good results
b) To grow an apple
c) To carry heavy objects
d) To fly in the sky

Answer: a) To produce good results