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Bearing/Baring
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Bearing vs. Baring
Bearing
The manner in which a person carries themselves or their posture.
Examples:
Synonyms:
mien
demeanor
posture
stance
manner
Antonyms:
immodesty
awkwardness
Baring
The act of removing or uncovering something, often referring to revealing skin or part of the body
Examples:
Synonyms:
exposing
uncovering
revealing
Antonyms:
covering
hiding
Ways to tell them apart:
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 one
s mind
, where you
re revealing what you think.
When to use bearing:
When to use baring:
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