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bare

The correct spelling is bare.

How to pronounce bare

/bɛə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /bɛə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Bar-e

The correct spelling is bare. (‘the bare’) The surface, the (bare) skin. For example: "a bare majority"

Usage Examples

a bare majority

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

The cupboard was bare.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(‘the bare’) The surface, the (bare) skin.
  2. 2.Surface; body; substance.
  3. 3.That part of a roofing slate, shingle, tile, or metal plate, which is exposed to the weather.

adjective

  1. 1.Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.
  2. 2.Naked, uncovered.
  3. 3.Having no supplies.
  4. 4.Having no decoration.
  5. 5.Having had what usually covers (something) removed.

adverb

  1. 1.Very; significantly.
  2. 2.Barely.
  3. 3.Without a condom.

verb

  1. 1.To uncover; to reveal.
  2. 2.To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
  3. 3.To support, sustain, or endure.
  4. 4.To support, keep up, or maintain.
  5. 5.To press or impinge upon.

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