English · Common Verbs
bearing
/ˈbɛərɪŋ/
[/ˈbɛərɪŋ/]
present participle of bear
Intermediateverb
Definition
Present participle of 'bear': carrying or enduring something, happening now.
Example
The old apple tree is bearing more fruit this year than it has in a long time.
The old apple tree is bearing more fruit this year than it has in a long time.
Etymology
From Old English 'beran' (to bear) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; can also be a noun meaning direction or a machine part.