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bearable
adjective bear·able \ˈber-ə-bəl\
: possible to bear : able to be accepted or endured
Full Definition of BEARABLE
: capable of being borne
— bear·abil·i·ty \ˌber-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— bear·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of BEARABLE
circa 1550
Related to BEARABLE
- Synonyms
- endurable, sufferable, supportable, sustainable, tolerable
- Antonyms
- insufferable, insupportable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, unsupportable
BEARABLE Defined for Kids
bearable
adjective bear·able \ˈber-ə-bəl\
Definition of BEARABLE for Kids
: possible to put up with
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