CEFR B2

Bearing

noun

Meaning

A person's way of standing or moving, which shows their character, mood, or status.

Examples

She had a confident bearing that commanded respect.
His nervous bearing suggested he was hiding something.

Synonyms: demeanor, mien, carriage, posture

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Bearing (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbeərɪŋ/

Definition

A person's way of standing or moving, which shows their character, mood, or status.

Examples

She had a confident bearing that commanded respect.
His nervous bearing suggested he was hiding something.
The queen's regal bearing was evident to everyone in the room.

How to Use Bearing

bearing on (prepositional phrase): Having relevance or connection to something. — "The new evidence has a direct bearing on the suspect's guilt."
in bearing (prepositional phrase): In the process of supporting or carrying a load (mechanical context). — "The engine was making a strange noise in the main bearing."

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