Definition of bearable
: capable of being borne
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Examples of bearable in a Sentence
He's in a great deal of pain, but the medication makes it bearable.
the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable
Recent Examples of bearable from the Web
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You guys made a rotten week much, much more bearable.
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First Known Use of bearable
circa 1557
BEARABLE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of bearable for English Language Learners
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: possible to bear : able to be accepted or endured
BEARABLE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of bearable for Students
: possible to put up with
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