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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.
His bare chest glistened with sweat after a vigorous workout at the gym.
02
lacking in amount, quantity, or extent
Examples
He had only the bare minimum of supplies.
The budget provided bare funding for the project.
03
not having the usual or natural covering
Examples
The tree 's bare branches reached into the sky.
The ground remained bare after the harvest.
04
lacking a protective covering
Examples
Bare wires posed a safety hazard.
The bare pipe needed insulation.
05
emptied of all nonessential items or contents
Examples
The cabinet was bare after the move.
The shelves stood bare in the empty store.
06
offering no protection or refuge
Examples
The mountaintop was bare, offering no refuge from the biting wind.
The small island was bare, with no vegetation to shield against the scorching sun.
07
at or near the minimum required
Examples
They met the bare requirements for entry.
He scored a bare passing mark.
Examples
The bare idea of leaving home filled him with excitement.
Her apology was the bare acknowledgment of her mistake.
09
without decoration or embellishment
Examples
The room had a bare style with no decorations.
She preferred a bare design for the tableware.
10
unpainted or unpolished
Examples
Bare metal parts were susceptible to rust.
He exposed the bare wood before staining it.
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.
As the fog lifted, it bared a stunning view of the mountain range in the distance.
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.
The therapy sessions allowed him to bare his innermost thoughts and confront the emotional baggage.
bare
01
used to emphasize quantity or degree
Dialect
British
British
SlangExamples
That place sells bare good food, you've got to try it.
He's bare funny, always making us laugh.
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