bearing
nounDivide bearing into syllables:
bear · ing
How to pronounce bearing:
Definition of bearing:
- bearing (noun):
- relevance to
- relevant relation or interconnection.
- the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself the manner in which one bears (see bear entry 2 sense 2f) oneself
Synonyms for bearing:
presenceposturechargerelationconnectionaimsignificanceheadingimportcarriageShow 5 more
Antonyms for bearing:
basenessnon sequiturtrivialitytrifleinconsistencyimpertinencefrivolityindifferenceemptinesspettinessShow 5 more
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