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bare

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Having had what usually covers removed.

Pronunciation

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behr
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbɛɹ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Having had what usually covers (something) removed.

  2. Not having a protective covering

  3. Naked, uncovered.

  4. Without anything to cover up or conceal one's thoughts or actions; open to view; exposed.

  5. Having no decoration.

  6. figuratively

    Mere; without embellishment.

noun

  1. 'the bare'

    Surface; body; substance.

  2. 'the bare'

    The surface, the (bare) skin.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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Word family

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  • barelyadverbDerived adverb

    Only a very short time before.

Compound terms

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  • bare bonenounCompound term

    Bone stripped of flesh.

  • bare bonesnounCompound term

    The most basic facts or elements.

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