bare

B1
Pronunciation
/bɛə(ɹ)/
/bɛəɹ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(‘the bare’) The surface, the (bare) skin.

2 Definition

Surface; body; substance.

3 Definition

That part of a roofing slate, shingle, tile, or metal plate, which is exposed to the weather.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To uncover; to reveal.

Example Sentences
  • She bared her teeth at him.
2 Definition

To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.

Example Sentences
  • Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.
3 Definition

To support, sustain, or endure.

4 Definition

To support, keep up, or maintain.

5 Definition

To press or impinge upon.

6 Definition

To produce, yield, give birth to.

7 Definition

(originally nautical) To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).

Example Sentences
  • By my readings, we're bearing due south, so we should turn about ten degrees east.
8 Definition

To gain or win.

Adjective
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.

Example Sentences
  • a bare majority
2 Definition

Naked, uncovered.

Example Sentences
  • I do wonder why keeping my little breasts bare can be lewd even as none tells my brother anything for being bare-chested.
3 Definition

Having no supplies.

Example Sentences
  • The cupboard was bare.
4 Definition

Having no decoration.

Example Sentences
  • The walls of this room are bare — why not hang some paintings on them?
5 Definition

Having had what usually covers (something) removed.

Example Sentences
  • The trees were left bare after the swarm of locusts devoured all the leaves.
6 Definition

(Toronto) A lot or lots of.

Example Sentences
  • It's bare money to get in the club each time, man.
7 Definition

With head uncovered; bareheaded.

8 Definition

Without anything to cover up or conceal one's thoughts or actions; open to view; exposed.

9 Definition

Mere; without embellishment.

10 Definition

Threadbare, very worn.

11 Definition

Not insured.

Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Very; significantly.

Example Sentences
  • It's taking bare time.
2 Definition

Barely.

3 Definition

Without a condom.