Pronunciation

/bɛə(r)/

Definitions

Noun

1. Bare: adj Uncovered; without covering or adornment. Example: “The room was left bare after the furniture was removed.”
2. Bare essentials: noun The most basic or necessary items. Example: “They survived on only the bare essentials during their wilderness trip.”
3. Barefoot: adj Without shoes or socks. Example: “She likes to walk barefoot along the beach.”

Verb

1. Bare (v): To expose or uncover something. Example: “The gardener bared the soil to prepare it for planting.”
2. Bare oneself: phrase To reveal one’s thoughts or feelings openly. Example: “After years of secrecy, he finally bared his soul to his therapist.”

Adverb

1. Barely: adv Just enough, barely enough; almost not. Example: “She barely managed to finish the marathon.”

Phrases

• “Barely visible” means very difficult to see.
• “Barely surviving” refers to struggling to stay alive.
• “Bare hands” signifies using no tools or weapons.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The walls were adorned with nothing but a few bare frames.”
• Verb: “The archaeologist carefully bared the ancient artifacts from the excavation site.”
• Adverb: “She barely had time to pack before leaving for the trip.”

Synonyms

• Uncovered
• Unadorned
• Unclad
• Exposed
• Naked (in some contexts)
• Bare-handed
• Bare-minimum
• Skin-deep (informal)