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Monday Muddle: bear, bare

Monday Muddle

bear: (noun) a large animal; (verb) to carry; to withstand; to support; to provide; to give birthPart of the expression “bear with me”. bare: (adjective) minimal; plain; uncovered; unclothed; (verb) to uncover; to remove clothingNOT part of the expression “bear with me”. It has always been my advice that if …

Monday Muddle: bear, bare

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The word “bear” can mean several different things depending on context. Conversely, “bare” really only means that there is nothing extra added.

The expression “bear with me” is asking for patience. The expression “bare with me” is asking for a whole lot more, and I always suggest that you want to be careful about when you use that one.

bear: (n) a large animal; (v) to carry; to withstand; to support; to provide; to give birth Part of the expression "bear with me". bare: (adj) minimal; plain; uncovered; unclothed; (v) to uncover; to remove clothing NOT part of the expression "bear with me".