English UsageComparison guide
Bear in Mind vs. Bare in Mind
“Bear in mind” is the established phrase for remembering or considering something. “Bare in mind” substitutes the unrelated word “bare” and is not the standard spelling for this meaning.
Write “bear in mind” when you mean “remember” or “keep in consideration.”
Key details
Confusion Familyhomophone phrase spelling
Rule Familyfixed-phrase spelling
TermsBear in mind, Bare in mind
Further guidance
Core difference
Use “bear in mind” when you mean remember or keep something in consideration. “Bare in mind” is not the standard spelling of this phrase.
Usage Boundary
The spelling follows the verb “bear” in the established phrase. Do not generalize this to every bear/bare choice; choose between the homophones by meaning.
Sources and evidence
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- Bear/keep something in mind — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge Dictionary · Dictionary evidence that the established phrase is “bear/keep something in mind,” meaning to remember or consider information.