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bare
01
(of a part of the body) not covered by any clothing
Examples
She felt the cool breeze on her bare arms as she walked along the beach.
02
lacking in amount, quantity, or extent
Examples
He had only the bare minimum of supplies.
03
not having the usual or natural covering
Examples
The tree 's bare branches reached into the sky.
04
lacking a protective covering
Examples
Bare wires posed a safety hazard.
05
emptied of all nonessential items or contents
Examples
The cabinet was bare after the move.
06
offering no protection or refuge
Examples
The mountaintop was bare, offering no refuge from the biting wind.
07
at or near the minimum required
Examples
They met the bare requirements for entry.
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The bare idea of leaving home filled him with excitement.
09
without decoration or embellishment
Examples
The room had a bare style with no decorations.
10
unpainted or unpolished
Examples
Bare metal parts were susceptible to rust.
to bare
01
to make something visible
Transitive: to bare sth
Examples
With a dramatic flourish, the magician bared the contents of the empty hat, revealing a surprise.
02
to reveal or expose something
Transitive: to bare information or facts
Examples
In her heartfelt speech, she bared her soul, sharing her deepest fears and insecurities with the audience.
bare
01
used to emphasize quantity or degree
Dialect
British
British
SlangExamples
That place sells bare good food, you've got to try it.
Lexical Tree
barely
bareness
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