While bear and bare are often confused, the former either refers to a large mammal or the act of carrying or enduring, and “bare” refers to uncovering something. The word "bear" has several different definitions. Bear is most often confused with its homonym in its verb form, when it means “to carry” or “to support.”

Here’s an easy way to differentiate bear from bare. You learned that bear as a verb means “to endure.” In its noun form, bear refers to a large furry animal. Combining these two definitions into a silly sentence will help you remember that the correct phrase is “bear with me,” not “bare with me.”