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Bearing vs. Baring

Bearing

The manner in which a person carries themselves or their posture.

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Baring

The act of removing or uncovering something, often referring to revealing skin or part of the body

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Bearing has an e like exist because it refers to direction or attitude, which are about how things exist.
  • Baring has an a like naked, and means revealing, often used in the context of exposure.
  • Remember that bearing can refer to how you carry yourself, while baring means uncovering or showing something.
  • Keep in mind, teddy bears hold or bear comfort, while baring might relate to removing a teddy's clothing.
  • Bear in mind is holding a thought, contrasting with baring ones mind, where youre revealing what you think.
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