Meaning of the word bare in English

What does bare mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bare

US /ber/

UK /beər/

without any clothes or coverings

Example:

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He walked around with his bare feet on the cold floor.

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The trees were bare in winter.

Synonym:

naked unclothed

Antonym:

clothed covered

just sufficient; minimal

Example:

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They had only the bare necessities to survive.

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The room was furnished with only the bare essentials.

Synonym:

minimal basic

Antonym:

ample sufficient

uncover (a part of the body or an object) and expose it to view

Example:

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He bared his chest to the sun.

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The dog bared its teeth in a snarl.

Synonym:

uncover expose

Antonym:

cover conceal

Related Word:

barely the bare bones bare your heart