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

Surface; body; substance.

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

Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.

Example: a bare majority

Naked, uncovered.

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

Having no supplies.

Example: The cupboard was bare.

Having no decoration.

Example: The walls of this room are bare — why not hang some paintings on them?

Very; significantly.

Example: It's taking bare time.

Barely.

Without a condom.

To uncover; to reveal.

Example: She bared her teeth at him.

To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.

Example: Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.

To support, sustain, or endure.

To support, keep up, or maintain.

To press or impinge upon.