bare
/bɛə(ɹ)/
noun
Meaning
(‘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.
adjective
Meaning
Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.
"a bare majority"
Naked, uncovered.
"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.
"The cupboard was bare."
Having no decoration.
"The walls of this room are bare — why not hang some paintings on them?"
Having had what usually covers (something) removed.
"The trees were left bare after the swarm of locusts devoured all the leaves."
(Toronto) A lot or lots of.
"It's bare money to get in the club each time, man."
With head uncovered; bareheaded.
Without anything to cover up or conceal one's thoughts or actions; open to view; exposed.
Mere; without embellishment.
Threadbare, very worn.
Not insured.
Synonyms
adverb
Meaning
Very; significantly.
"It's taking bare time."
Barely.
Without a condom.