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The compass helped us find our bearing.
What does Bearing mean?
Bearing can mean direction, relevance, manner, or a moving machine part.
Dictionary definition
A direction, a connection to a topic, a person’s manner, or a machine part that supports movement.
Example sentences
Bearing in a sentence
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That fact has a bearing on the final decision.
hard
The wheel bearing helped the wheel turn smoothly with less friction.
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Practice 1
What does bearing mean?
Bearing means direction, relevance, manner, or a moving machine part.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to bearing?
Direction is closest because it connects to this meaning: Bearing can mean direction, relevance, manner, or a moving machine part.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to bearing?
Irrelevance is a useful contrast because bearing means: Bearing can mean direction, relevance, manner, or a moving machine part.
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MeaningBearing means Bearing can mean direction, relevance, manner, or a moving machine part.
ExampleExample: The compass helped us find our bearing.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
irrelevanceNo useful connection to the matter.
disorientationNot knowing direction or position.
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Word family
Bearing word family
Base word
bearing
noun
bearings
Directions, connections, or machine parts.
verb
bear
To carry, support, or endure.
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Hint for students
Bearing can mean direction, relevance, manner, or a moving machine part.
Common mix-up
Bearing does not always mean direction. In some sentences, it means relevance, manner, or moving machine part.
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Write two short sentences that use bearing in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: That fact has a bearing on the final decision. Clue words: that, fact, final. Ask: Which meaning of bearing does my sentence show?
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