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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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The noise is certainly more bearable when using the liquid cooling system, but if noise is a concern, a desktop is the way to go.
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According to a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, popping a vitamin D supplement right after your skin gets scorched, could make a big difference in how bearable your burn is.
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This weekend, the temperature is much more bearable.
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Two Episodes of Better Call Saul There's something about air travel that makes every slow-burn episode of TV slightly more bearable.
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Two Episodes of Better Call Saul There's something about air travel that makes every slow-burn episode of TV slightly more bearable.
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The movie is shorter (by about 15 minutes) than the last one, though, and considerably more bearable.
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Although sitting in economy-plus is bearable, a business-class seat (and especially a lie-flat seat) can make flying almost relaxing.
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Anesthesia and asepsis made hospital surgeries not only safer but also more bearable.
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First Known Use of bearable
circa 1557
BEARABLE Defined for English Language Learners
bearable
playDefinition of bearable for English Language Learners
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: possible to bear : able to be accepted or endured
BEARABLE Defined for Kids
bearable
playDefinition of bearable for Students
: possible to put up with
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