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Meaning of the word bearing in English

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bearing

US /ˈber.ɪŋ/

UK /ˈbeə.rɪŋ/

Adjective

Noun

1.

a person's way of standing or moving.

Example:

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a man of precise military bearing

Synonym:

posture comportment carriage gait stance deportment

2.

relation; relevance.

Example:

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the case has no direct bearing on the issues

Synonym:

relevance relevancy significance connection relation aptness importance import application

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