Word: bare
Phonetic:
/bɛə(ɹ)/
Listen:
(‘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.
Minimal; that is or are just sufficient. Example: a bare majority
Naked, uncovered. Example: 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. Example: The cupboard was bare.
Having no decoration. Example: The walls of this room are bare — why not hang some paintings on them?
Having had what usually covers (something) removed. Example: The trees were left bare after the swarm of locusts devoured all the leaves.
(Toronto) A lot or lots of. Example: It's bare money to get in the club each time, man.
With head uncovered; bareheaded.
Without anything to cover up or conceal one's thoughts or actions; open to view; exposed.
Mere; without embellishment.
Threadbare, very worn.
Not insured.
Very; significantly. Example: It's taking bare time.
Barely.
Without a condom.
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