Bearings — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun phrase /ˈber-iŋ/ bear·ing

Meaning & Definition of Bearings

Bearings (noun)

  1. the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself, the manner in which one bears oneself
  2. the act, power, or time of bringing forth offspring or fruit
  3. a product of bearing, crop
  4. a bearing in which the journal turns upon loose hardened steel balls that roll easily in a race; also, one of the balls in such a bearing
  5. a bearing in which the journal rotates in peripheral contact with a number of rollers usually contained in a cage
  6. the space provided at each side of a typeset letter to prevent its touching adjoining letters

Bearings (phrase)

  1. to find out one's position —often used figuratively
  2. to become lost —often used figuratively

Bearings (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the way or manner in which one conducts oneself

    "always retained his military bearing, even after he entered politics"

    similar: actions, addresses, behaviors, comportments, conducts, demeanors, deportments, gestes (archaic)
    related: etiquettes, forms, manners, mores, proprieties, p's and q's, amenities, civilities, courtesies, decorums, airs, attitudes, carriages, poises, poses, postures, presences, aspects, looks, miens, formalities, protocols, rules, customs, habits, habitudes, patterns, practices, tricks, wonts, conventions, fashions, modes, styles, affectations, attributes, characteristics, marks, traits, oddities, peculiarities, singularities

Related Entry: Bearing (noun)

Bearing is a different word from Bearings. The synonyms below are for bearing, not for bearings.

  1. the fact or state of being pertinent

    "these new facts have some bearing on the case"

    similar: applicability, connection, materiality, pertinence, relevance, relevancy
    related: appositeness, appropriateness, aptness, felicitousness, fitness, fittingness, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness, importance, significance, usefulness
    opposite: extraneousness, inapplicability, irrelevance, irrelevancy
    near: inappositeness, inappropriateness, inaptness, infelicity, unfitness, unsuitability, insignificance, meaninglessness, pointlessness, uselessness

  2. the fact or state of having something in common

    "I don't see any bearing between the quality of this bottle of wine and its rather exorbitant price"

    similar: affinity, association, connection, kinship, liaison, linkage, relation, relationship
    related: correlation, interrelation, materiality, pertinence, relevance, bond, link, tie, affiliation, alliance, union, identicalness, sameness, alikeness, community, likeness, resemblance, similarity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence
    near: variability, variance, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness

  3. the way or manner in which one conducts oneself

    "always retained his military bearing, even after he entered politics"

    similar: actions, address, behavior, comportment, conduct, demeanor, deportment, geste (archaic)
    related: etiquette, form, manners, mores, proprieties, p's and q's, amenity, civility, courtesy, decorum, politeness, air, attitude, carriage, poise, pose, posture, presence, aspect, look, mien, formality, protocol, rules, custom, habit, habitude, pattern, practice, trick, wont, convention, fashion, mode, style, affectation, attribute, characteristic, mark, trait, distinctiveness, oddity, peculiarity, singularity, strangeness, uniqueness, weirdness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bearings

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bearings:

Archaic: gestes
actions, addresses, behaviors, comportments, conducts, demeanors, deportments

Related Words for Bearings

etiquettes, forms, manners, mores, proprieties, p's and q's, amenities, civilities, courtesies, decorums, airs, attitudes, carriages, poises, poses, postures, presences, aspects, looks, miens, formalities, protocols, rules, customs, habits, habitudes, patterns, practices, tricks, wonts

Origin & Etymology of Bearings

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Bearings

get/find one's bearings, lose one's bearings

Frequently Asked Questions about Bearings

What does "Bearings" mean?

"Bearings" means the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself, the manner in which one bears oneself. As an a noun and a phrase, it is defined as: the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself, the manner in which one bears oneself.

What is another word for "Bearings"?

Other words for "Bearings" include actions, addresses, behaviors, comportments, conducts, demeanors, deportments and gestes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bearings" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bearings"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bearings". Common alternatives include actions, addresses, behaviors, comportments, conducts, demeanors, deportments and gestes.

How do you use "Bearings" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bearings" in a sentence: "always retained his military bearing, even after he entered politics".

Is "Bearings" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bearings" can be used as a noun and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bearings"?

"Bearings" is pronounced /ˈber-iŋ/ and divided into syllables as bear·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Bearings"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Bearings" meaning "the way or manner in which one conducts oneself"?

When "Bearings" (noun) means the way or manner in which one conducts oneself, synonyms include actions, addresses, behaviors, comportments, conducts and demeanors.