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Bearings

Noun / ˈberɪŋz / Another word for bearings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bearings refer to the direction or position of something, or the capacity of a machine or equipment to work.

Synonyms & similar words

heading carriage comportment presence aim mien charge bearing armorialbearing posture heraldicbearing orientation direction position location course trajectory aim focus purpose destination capacity functioning performance efficiency productivity operation control handling management supervision

Synonyms by register

Formal

orientation alignment positioning relation

Informal

sense idea grasp handle

Literary

compass direction course

Antonyms

disregard neglect ignorance indifference apathy unconcern

Common collocations

  • lose bearings
  • get bearings
  • take bearings
  • bearings of
  • out of bearings
  • direction and bearings
  • navigational bearings

Word family

noun bearing
verb bear
adjective bearing
adverb bearingly

Usage note

The word 'bearings' often refers to a sense of direction or understanding. It is commonly used in phrases like 'lose one's bearings' or 'get one's bearings'.

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Example sentences

  1. The steering wheel is responsible for controlling the bearings of the car.
  2. It's important to have a good sense of bearings when hiking through the woods.
  3. The bearings of the satellite dish must be adjusted to receive a signal.
  4. The bearings of the machine were damaged and needed to be replaced.
  5. The pilot lost his bearings in the thick fog and couldn't find the airport.

Quotes

  • The bearings of a strong, confident woman are often misunderstood as being too aggressive or intimidating.
  • Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream.
  • I think the game has opened up, and that's why you're seeing such a different game and so many goals.

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