If you’ve taken a peek at the list of 1000 Most Common Words included in my book ‘Speak English Once and for All’ you might be thinking that this seems like a pretty basic list. And you might be wondering why a word like ‘bear’ is on this list. Are native speakers always talking about big, hairy omnivores? Not really … ‘bear’ is a word with multiple meanings and this is why it forms part of that vocabulary that is common to all native speakers regardless of their education, work, hobbies and other personal experiences.
So how do we use ‘bear?’
You can bear (bring) good news. A ferry can bear (carry) passengers. A tree can bear (produce) fruit. Your website probably bears (displays) your company logo. You bear (are called by) your surname. You bear (conduct) yourself with dignity in even the most trying situations. You bear (shoulder) the responsibility for your actions. You might not be able to bear (support) injustice.
And these examples are just a few of the different meanings for bear. Wow! So you can see now why it’s on the list of 80% of what comes out of a native speaker’s mouth. Remember I told you to write sentences for each word on the list? When you’re writing them, take a moment to consult an online dictionary to take a peek at multiple meanings. Write two or three sentences using the same word in different contexts.
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A big bear hug,
Jennifer
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