adjective / verb
bare
BAIR/ber/
Without covering or additions beyond the essential.
The bare room contains only one chair against plain, undecorated walls.
Etymology
Old English bær described something naked or uncovered. The same idea extends to things lacking decoration or supplies: they have little beyond their basic substance.
In context
if there are bare spots make sure more tack is applied
More examples
- She bared her arm so the nurse could examine it.
- They furnished the room with only the bare essentials.
- He described the plan in its barest outline.
Forms
bare · barer · barest · bares · bared · baring
bareness noun — Absence of covering or decoration.
Similar words
- naked
- Usually emphasizes lack of clothing or complete exposure.
- minimal
- Emphasizes small quantity rather than removal of a covering.