great bear lake: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal / Geographical
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What does “great bear lake” mean?
A very large lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the largest lake entirely within Canada.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A very large lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the largest lake entirely within Canada.
A proper noun referring to a specific geographical location; may be used metaphorically to evoke ideas of extreme remoteness, vastness, or pristine wilderness.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences. Spelling of related terms (e.g., 'centre' vs. 'center') may follow regional conventions when discussing the area.
Connotations
Similar connotations of remoteness and wilderness in both dialects.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both dialects, primarily used in geographical, historical, or environmental contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “great bear lake” in a Sentence
Located at Great Bear LakeTravel to Great Bear LakeThe size of Great Bear LakeVocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in context of mining (historical uranium mining) or tourism.
Academic
Used in geography, environmental studies, and Canadian history papers.
Everyday
Very rare in casual conversation unless discussing Canadian geography or travel.
Technical
Used in geological surveys, limnology (study of lakes), and climatology reports.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “great bear lake”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “great bear lake”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “great bear lake”
- Using lowercase ('great bear lake').
- Confusing it with Great Slave Lake (another large Canadian lake).
- Using it as a common noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a proper noun, the official name of a specific lake, and should always be capitalized.
It is located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, within the Arctic Circle.
Yes, though rarely. It can metaphorically represent extreme remoteness, vastness, or untouched wilderness.
Both are large lakes in Canada's Northwest Territories. Great Bear Lake is the largest lake entirely within Canada, while Great Slave Lake is deeper and connected to the Mackenzie River system.
A very large lake in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the largest lake entirely within Canada.
Great bear lake is usually formal / geographical in register.
Great bear lake: in British English it is pronounced /ˌɡreɪt ˌbeə ˈleɪk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌɡreɪt ˌber ˈleɪk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a GREAT BEAR (a large animal) taking a swim in a huge LAKE in Canada.
Conceptual Metaphor
A FRONTIER; A VAST, UNTOUCHED RESERVE.
Practice
Quiz
What is 'Great Bear Lake' primarily classified as?