Synonyms for
Bearings
Definition
Bearings refer to the direction or position of something, or the capacity of a machine or equipment to work.
Synonyms & similar words
conduct
digest
brook
acquit
birth
carry
presence
turnout
bearing
stand
putup
abide
posture
yield
accept
heading
mien
heraldicbearing
givebirth
armorialbearing
support
assume
have
stickout
stomach
orientation
direction
position
location
course
trajectory
aim
focus
purpose
destination
capacity
functioning
performance
efficiency
productivity
operation
control
handling
management
supervision
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- lose bearings
- get bearings
- take bearings
- bearings of
- out of bearings
- direction and bearings
- navigational bearings
Word family
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'.
Example sentences
- The steering wheel is responsible for controlling the bearings of the car.
- It's important to have a good sense of bearings when hiking through the woods.
- The bearings of the satellite dish must be adjusted to receive a signal.
- The bearings of the machine were damaged and needed to be replaced.
- 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.