bearable
Translation
bearable, tolerable, endurable
Examples
The pain was barely bearable.
The pain was barely bearable.
The summer heat is more bearable with air conditioning.
The summer heat is more bearable with air conditioning.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is bearable to be endurable The pain was barely bearable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tolerable, endurable; Antonyms: unbearable, intolerable
Etymology
From the verb 'to bear' (to endure) plus the suffix '-able' (capable of). Literally 'able to be borne'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bear' that is 'able' to carry a heavy load. If it can be carried, it's 'bearable'.