Bare: meaning, definitions and examples

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bare

[ beər ]

^{Context #1}

minimum

Without any clothes or not covered by anything

Synonyms

naked, nude, undressed

Examples of usage

She was standing there in her bare feet.
He was bare-chested and barefoot.

^{Context #2}

basic

Unadorned, plain, or simple

Synonyms

austere, plain, simple

Examples of usage

The walls were painted in a bare white color.
The room had a bare and minimalist design.

^{Context #3}

reveal

To uncover or expose something

Synonyms

expose, reveal, uncover

Examples of usage

He refused to bare his emotions to anyone.
The investigation bared the truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "bare" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nu

🇮🇳 नग्न

🇩🇪 nackt

🇮🇩 telanjang

🇺🇦 голий

🇵🇱 nagi

🇯🇵 裸

裸の
空

🇫🇷 nu

🇪🇸 desnudo

🇹🇷 çıplak

🇰🇷 벌거벗은

🇸🇦 عاري

🇨🇿 nahý

🇸🇰 nahý

🇨🇳 裸

🇸🇮 golo

🇮🇸 nakinn

🇰🇿 жалаңаш

🇬🇪 შიშველი

🇦🇿 çılpaq

🇲🇽 desnudo

Word origin

The word 'bare' originated from the Old English word 'bar,' which meant 'naked' or 'uncovered.' Over time, its meanings expanded to include 'minimal' or 'unadorned.' The verb form of 'bare' developed from the adjective, with its roots in the idea of 'revealing' or 'exposing.' The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting the importance of simplicity, honesty, and openness.