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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