Polysemy

Words with multiple meanings

bear

4 meanings

→ A large animal

→ To carry or support

→ To endure or tolerate

→ To give birth to

🐻

Meaning: A large animal

Example: "We saw a bear in the forest."

💪

Meaning: To carry or support

Example: "This beam bears the weight of the roof."

😤

Meaning: To endure or tolerate

Example: "I can't bear this pain anymore."

👶

Meaning: To give birth to

Example: "She bore three children."