bear down on Antonyms
Meaning of bear down on
bear down on (v)
sail towards another vessel, of a ship
exert a force with a heavy weight
bear down on Sentence Examples
- The predator bore down on its prey with lightning speed and deadly precision.
- As the storm approached, the wind bore down on the coastal town with increasing ferocity.
- The team bore down on the final seconds with unwavering focus and determination.
- The weight of the responsibility bore down on her shoulders, making her weary.
- The relentless rain bore down on the roof, creating a deafening roar.
- The enemy soldiers bore down on our position in a relentless assault.
- The weight of the books bore down on the bookshelf, threatening to buckle the shelves.
- The oppressive heat bore down on the city, making it sweltering and uncomfortable.
- The burden of guilt bore down on his conscience, haunting him day and night.
- The throbbing pain bore down on her head with every step she took, making it difficult to think straight.
FAQs About the word bear down on
sail towards another vessel, of a ship, exert a force with a heavy weight
compress,weigh (on or upon), shove, press, pressure, muscle, compel,depress, lean (on or against), force
tone (down), play down,tone (down), play down, discount, underemphasize, underemphasize,understate, de-emphasize, discount
The predator bore down on its prey with lightning speed and deadly precision.
As the storm approached, the wind bore down on the coastal town with increasing ferocity.
The team bore down on the final seconds with unwavering focus and determination.
The weight of the responsibility bore down on her shoulders, making her weary.
