bare

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/bɛə(ɹ)/ English

Definitions

noun

(‘the bare’) The surface, the (bare) skin.
Surface; body; substance.
That part of a roofing slate, shingle, tile, or metal plate, which is exposed to the weather.

adjective

Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.“a bare majority”
Naked, uncovered.“I do wonder why keeping my little breasts bare can be lewd even as none tells my brother anything for being bare-chested.”
Having no supplies.“The cupboard was bare.”
Having no decoration.“The walls of this room are bare — why not hang some paintings on them?”

adverb

Very; significantly.“It's taking bare time.”
Barely.
Without a condom.

verb

To uncover; to reveal.“She bared her teeth at him.”

verb

To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.“Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.”
To support, sustain, or endure.
To support, keep up, or maintain.
To press or impinge upon.

Related words

Synonyms

empty plain unadorned undecorated unfurnished unstocked unsupplied mere minimal exposed naked nude uncovered undressed despoiled stripped expose lay bare

Antonyms

covered adorn decorated ornate full furnished stocked supplied well-stocked ample plentiful sufficient

Associated

knuckle infinitive necessities buttocks essentials fists breasts bones hands chassis skin minimum

Rhymes

despair glare debonair declare affair flare fair welfare aware air

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