BARE
/bΙΙ(ΙΉ)/
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Definition
/bΙΙ(ΙΉ)/
noun
- (βthe bareβ) 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.
adjective
- Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.“a bare majority”
- Naked, uncovered.“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.“The cupboard was bare.”
- Having no decoration.“The walls of this room are bare β why not hang some paintings on them?”
- Having had what usually covers (something) removed.“The trees were left bare after the swarm of locusts devoured all the leaves.”
adverb
- Very; significantly.“It's taking bare time.”
- Barely.
- Without a condom.
Source: Wiktionary
