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- [kraws, kros]
- /bɛər wʌnz krɔs, krɒs/
- /beə(r) wʌnz krɒs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws, kros]
- /bɛər wʌnz krɔs, krɒs/
Definitions of bear one's cross words
- noun bear one's cross a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times. 1
- noun bear one's cross any object, figure, or mark resembling a cross, as two intersecting lines. 1
- noun bear one's cross a mark resembling a cross, usually an X, made instead of a signature by a person unable to write. 1
- noun bear one's cross the Cross, the cross upon which Jesus died. 1
- noun bear one's cross a figure of the Cross as a Christian emblem, badge, etc. 1
- noun bear one's cross the Cross as the symbol of Christianity. 1
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Origin of bear one's cross
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English, late Old English cros < Old Norse kross < Old Irish cros (< British Celtic) < Latin crux; see crux
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Parts of speech for Bear one's cross
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bear one's cross popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for bear one's cross
adj bear one's cross
- motorable — Which can be traveled on by motor cars.
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