Stripped: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something has been removed, such as a covering, equipment, or rank. Often has a sense of completeness.

• The house was stripped of all its furnishings after the sale
• The officer was stripped of his rank

Implies being without cover or clothing, usually referring to physical appearances. Often used in a more neutral or descriptive manner.

• He walked on the beach with bare feet
• The room was bare except for a single chair

Has a negative connotation, meaning something essential has been taken away, usually leading to a state of suffering or disadvantage.

• The children were deprived of a proper education
• After the disaster, the area was deprived of clean water

Refers to the absence of clothing. Can also imply vulnerability. Often has a stronger or more dramatic implication than 'bare'.

• He felt naked without his glasses
• The tree stood naked in winter, without any leaves

A general term used for taking something away or off. It can be used in various contexts, from clothing to objects.

• Please remove your shoes before entering.
• He removed the old wallpaper.

Commonly used when talking about removing the outer layer of fruits or vegetables.

• She peeled the apple before eating it.
• I need to peel the potatoes for dinner.

Typically used in casual conversation about removing clothing or lifting off something.

• She took off her jacket.
• Can you take off the lid?