Difference between Bear and Hold

What is the difference between Bear and Hold?

Bear as a verb is to carry something. while Hold as a verb is to grasp or grip.

Bear

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Characterized by or believing to benefit of declining prices in securities markets.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To carry something. To be equipped with something. To declare as testimony. To put up with something. To give birth to someone or something. To produce or yield something, such as fruit or crops. To be - or head - in a specific direction from the observer's position.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae, particularly of subfamily Ursinae. An animal that resembles a bear, such as a koala or ant bear. An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices. A difficult situation or problem. A large hairy man, especially one who is gay.

Example sentence: For all your days be prepared, and meet them ever alike. When you are the anvil, bear - when you are the hammer, strike.

Hold

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To grasp or grip.To contain or store.To have and keep possession of something.To reserve.To cause to wait or delay.To detain.To maintain, to consider.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A grasp or grip.Something reserved or kept.A position or grip used to control the opponent.The cargo area of a ship, (often cargo hold).The percentage the house wins on a gamble.

Example sentence: Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.

We hope you now know whether to use Bear or Hold in your sentence.

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