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bare

/bɛə(ɹ)/
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noun

  • (‘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.

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 — 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."

  • (Toronto) A lot or lots of.

    "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.

adverb

  • Very; significantly.

    "It's taking bare time."

  • Barely.
  • Without a condom.

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