Bare
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɛə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bare is an adjective meaning Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.
Meaning
Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.
More Meanings
- Naked, uncovered.
- Having no supplies.
- Having no decoration.
- Having had what usually covers (something) removed.
- (MLE, MTE, Yorkshire, slang, not comparable) A lot or lots of.
- With head uncovered; bareheaded.
- Without anything to cover up or conceal one's thoughts or actions; open to view; exposed.
Example Sentences
a bare majority
The cupboard was bare.
a room bare of furniture
The walls of this room are bare — why not hang some paintings on them?
Word Forms
- barer
- barest
- bares
- baring
- bared
Synonyms for bare
Depending on context, synonyms include expose, reveal, show, uncover, mere, minimal.
Antonyms for bare
Common opposites include cover, cover up, hide, ample, plentiful, sufficient.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include simple, empty, meagerly, spare, barren, scanty.
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