BEARING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BEARING?

Need another word that means the same as “bearing”? Find 60 synonyms and 30 related words for “bearing” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Bearing” are: carriage, posture, aim, heading, comportment, mien, presence, armorial bearing, charge, gait, stance, demeanour, manner, air, aspect, attitude, behaviour, countenance, guise, cast, look, feel, style, relevance, relevancy, significance, pertinence, connection, relation, aptness, appositeness, germaneness, importance, import, application, endurance, tolerance, acceptance, acceptability, sufferance, manageability, direction, orientation, course, trajectory, tack, path, line, run, sense of direction, insignia, regalia, badge, emblem, ensign, device, coat of arms, arms, escutcheon, shield

Bearing as a Noun

Definitions of "Bearing" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bearing” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Dignified manner or conduct.
• A rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily.
• Heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield.
• Relation; relevance.
• Awareness of one's position relative to one's surroundings.
• A device or charge.
• Relevant relation or interconnection.
• The direction or position of something, or the direction of movement, relative to a fixed point. It is usually measured in degrees, typically with magnetic north as zero.
• The way a person behaves or conducts themselves.
• A part of a machine that allows one part to rotate or move in contact with another part with as little friction as possible.
• The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies.
• A person's way of standing or moving.
• Characteristic way of bearing one's body.
• The ability to tolerate something bad or to be tolerated.

Synonyms of "Bearing" as a noun (60 Words)

acceptability	The quality of being accepted. Money derives its purchasing power entirely from its acceptability as a medium of exchange.
acceptance	Willingness to tolerate a difficult situation. A banker s acceptance.
aim	An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. He took aim and fired.
air	Referring to the use of aircraft. The program was on the air from 9 til midnight.
application	A diligent effort. December 31 is the deadline for applications.
appositeness	Appropriateness for the occasion.
aptness	Appropriateness for the occasion. The phrase had considerable aptness.
armorial bearing	The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies.
arms	Weapons considered collectively. Arms exports.
aspect	The positioning of a building or other structure in a particular direction. Personal effectiveness in all aspects of life.
attitude	Position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion. I asked the waiter for a clean fork and all I got was attitude.
badge	A distinguishing object or emblem. Wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability.
behaviour	(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people. The erratic behaviour of the old car.
carriage	A railcar where passengers ride. A typewriter carriage.
cast	A mould used to make an object by casting. The colours he wore emphasized the olive cast of his skin.
charge	The price charged for some article or service. I get a real charge out of working hard.
coat of arms	Growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal.
comportment	Behaviour; bearing. He displayed precisely the comportment expected of the rightful king.
connection	The process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination. The primitive Methodists broke with the Wesleyan connection in 1810.
countenance	Formal and explicit approval. A pleasant countenance.
course	A layer of masonry. A course of bricks.
demeanour	(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people. His happy demeanour.
device	Any clever maneuver. He was recognized by the device on his shield.
direction	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. Any dialogue between them is a step in the right direction.
emblem	A thing serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept. Our child would be a dazzling emblem of our love.
endurance	The capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear. She was close to the limit of her endurance.
ensign	An emblem flown as a symbol of nationality. All the ensigns of our greatness.
escutcheon	A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers.
feel	Feelings of heightened emotion. I cry at everything even the types of movies you wouldn t expect to give you all the feels.
gait	A horse’s manner of moving. The easy gait of an athlete.
germaneness	Pertinence by virtue of a close relation to the matter at hand.
guise	An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something. Under the guise of friendship he betrayed them.
heading	A strip of cloth at the top of a curtain above the hooks or wire by which it is suspended. This topic falls under four main headings.
import	Having important effects or influence. Cheap imports from eastern Europe.
importance	A prominent status. The importance of a well balanced diet.
insignia	A distinguishing badge or emblem of military rank, office, or membership of an organization. The ruins are devoid of moss and ivy the romantic insignia of age and decay.
line	A contour or outline considered as a feature of design or composition. In line with.
look	An expression of a feeling or thought by looking. He had charm good looks and an amusing insouciance.
manageability	Capable of being managed or controlled.
manner	A semantic category of adverbs and adverbials which answer the question ‘how. Didn t your mother teach you any manners.
mien	A person’s appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood. He has a cautious academic mien.
orientation	The faculty by which birds and other animals find their way back to a place after going or being taken to a place distant from it. Studies of locational awareness and orientation in young children.
path	A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading. A chosen career path.
pertinence	Relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand.
posture	A particular pose adopted by a bird or other animal, interpreted as a signal of a specific pattern of behaviour. He took ballet lessons to improve his posture.
presence	The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present. She blushed in his presence.
regalia	Paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office. The Bishop of Florence in full regalia.
relation	(usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups. They can take vows of chastity and give up sexual relations entirely.
relevance	The relation of something to the matter at hand. This film has contemporary relevance.
relevancy	The relation of something to the matter at hand.
run	A running pace. Varnish should be applied with care to avoid runs and an uneven surface.
sense of direction	The faculty through which the external world is apprehended.
shield	A sporting trophy shaped like a shield consisting of an engraved metal plate mounted on a piece of wood. Team captain Ben Hall collected the winners shield.
significance	The message that is intended or expressed or signified. Do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power.
stance	A site on a street for a market, street vendor’s stall, or taxi rank. She altered her stance resting all her weight on one leg.
style	In an invertebrate a small slender pointed appendage a stylet. His shoes were in a style that he could wear anywhere.
sufferance	The condition of the holder of an estate who continues to hold it after the title has ceased, without the express permission of the owner. Charles was only here on sufferance.
tack	A distance sailed between tacks. The brig bowled past on the opposite tack.
tolerance	A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits. An advocate of religious tolerance.
trajectory	The path followed by an object moving through space. The missile s trajectory was preset.

Usage Examples of "Bearing" as a noun

• The case has no direct bearing on the issues being considered.
• Those issues have no bearing on our situation.
• A man of precise military bearing.
• There were no steeples or bridges from which to take a bearing.
• She has the bearing of a First Lady.
• Armorial bearings.
• School was bad enough, but now it's past bearing.
• He flashed the torch around, trying to get his bearings.
• The Point is on a bearing of 015.

Associations of "Bearing" (30 Words)

affordable	Inexpensive; reasonably priced. Affordable homes.
applicable	Capable of being applied; having relevance. Gave applicable examples to support her argument.
apposite	Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something. The observations are apposite to the discussion.
appropriate	Devote (money or assets) to a special purpose. The accused had appropriated the property.
apropos	Of an appropriate or pertinent nature. The composer s reference to child s play is apropos.
apt	At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant. He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant.
attitude	A position in which one leg is lifted behind with the knee bent at right angles and turned out, and the corresponding arm is raised above the head, the other extended to the side. The boy was standing in an attitude of despair.
befitting	Appropriate to the occasion. A country which can run the prestigious tournament in a befitting manner.
behaviour	(psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation. Management is a set of techniques and behaviours for getting things done.
conduct	Transmit a form of energy such as heat or electricity by conduction. A code of conduct for directors of listed companies.
conformance	Correspondence in form or appearance. Conformance testing.
congruous	Corresponding in character or kind. This explanation is congruous with earlier observations.
connection	A relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it. She replaced the receiver before the connection was made.
correct	Socially right or correct. Correct the alignment of the front wheels.
corrective	Designed to correct or counteract something harmful or undesirable. Corrective measures.
demeanor	(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people.
fitting	The action of fitting something. It was fitting that his last innings for Middlesex should bring him his highest first class score.
germane	Relevant and appropriate. He asks questions that are germane and central to the issue.
just	Of an opinion or appraisal well founded justifiable. I only just caught the bus.
opportune	Done or occurring at a favourable time; well timed. The opportune use of humour to lower tension.
pertinence	Relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand.
pertinent	Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite. She asked me a lot of very pertinent questions.
presence	A person or thing that exists or is present in a place but is not seen. He sensed the presence of danger.
proper	Used as an intensifier, especially in derogatory contexts. She s never had a proper job.
relate	Make or show a connection between. He was related to my mother.
relevance	The quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate. The quantity quality and relevance of links count towards your rating.
relevancy	The relation of something to the matter at hand.
relevant	Having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue. Her films are relevant for feminists today.
suitable	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. These toys are not suitable for children under five.
tapered	Becoming gradually narrower. Trousers with tapered legs.