Words / A2

BAIR/beə/

A bear is the large wild animal: a brown bear, a teddy bear. Bare means uncovered — same sound, different spelling. The verb bear (tolerate / carry) is later; at A2 learn the animal first. Bear in mind is a set phrase meaning remember.

Meaning

A large, strong wild animal with thick fur.

Examples

• “We saw a bear in the forest.”
• “There are warning signs about bears on the trail.”
• “The child will not sleep without the teddy bear.”

Good to know

the animal / teddy bear. Mix-up: bare (uncovered). Phrase: bear in mind.

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