Difference between Hold and Bear

What is the difference between Hold and Bear?

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

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: For God's sake hold your tongue, and let me love.

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: Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.

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

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