adj
bearable
BEH-uh-ruh-buh
adj
1
Able to be tolerated or endured, even if unpleasant.
"The heat was just about bearable with the fan running."
"Having a friend there made the long wait bearable."
How to Use Bearable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTolerable — something you can put up with, even if it isn't pleasant.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "barable" (not a standard word) or with "wearable" — check the spelling: bear + able.
Common pairings
barely bearable
made it bearable
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Etymology
From bear (to endure) + the suffix -able.