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    atikovi New Member

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    Bear or bare when posting directions?

    Discussion in 'Word Mechanics' started by atikovi, Jan 28, 2021.

    Such as, Bear (or bare) right after the stop sign. First one sounds like a grizzly and the second one sounds like unclothed. Not sure which is appropriate.
     
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    bear as in bearing
     
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    "Bare" is only used to indicate something lessened, denuded, lacking, or exposed (I think). As in threadbare, bare bones, etc. "Bear" is used in all other instances, such as "bear left" or "too much to bear."
     
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    OK that makes sense, thanks.
     
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    Although, “too much to bare” could be used in writing an erotic sentence.
     
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    Also, the pun 'bare skin' rug.
     
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