Bare vs Bear
Quick answer: Bare means uncovered or empty (bare feet, bare shelves). Bear is the animal — and the verb meaning to carry or endure (bear weight, bear with me).
Bare
Adjective/verb: uncovered, plain; to uncover.
“The walls were bare after we moved out.”
Bear
Noun: the animal. Verb: to carry, support, or endure.
“This bridge can bear ten tons.”
How to remember it
A BEAR can BEAR a heavy load — the animal spelling is also the carrying verb.
Common mistake
'Bare with me' — that invites undressing; patience is bear with me.