Meaning of Bare
not covered by any clothes
In simple words: Not covered or filled; empty.
Bare in a sentence
- The room was absolutely bare with no furniture at all.
- She walked across the bare floor, which felt cold under her feet.
- After the storm, the trees stood bare, stripped of their leaves.
- He gave her a bare minimum of information about the project.
- The artist's exhibition featured bare canvases that provoked thought.
How to use Bare
Use 'bare' when describing something that has nothing on it or is exposed. Avoid in overly formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
bare + object
Memory hint
Think of 'bare' as in 'bear it all'—nothing left to cover.
Related words
Collocations with Bare
Common mistakes with Bare
- 'Bare' confused with 'bear' (the animal) or 'barely'.
- 'Bare' used incorrectly as a verb instead of an adjective.
- 'Bare' misused in contexts where 'naked' or 'empty' is more appropriate.
Bare appears in
Bare in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عاري، مجرد، فارغ
غير مغطى أو ممتلئ؛ فارغ.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খালি, অনাবৃত
ঢাকা বা পূর্ণ নয় এমন; খালি।
- GermanDeutsch
Kahl, Nackt, Bloß
Ohne etwas drauf oder offenliegend.
- SpanishEspañol
Desnudo, Pelado, Vacío
Sin cubrir o llenar; vacío.
- Persianفارسی
برهنه، خالی
بدون پوشش یا پر شدن؛ خالی.
- FrenchFrançais
Nu, Dépouillé
Vide, sans rien dessus.
- Hindiहिन्दी
नंगा
ढका हुआ या भरा हुआ नहीं; खाली।
- ItalianItaliano
Nudo, spoglio, vuoto
Senza niente sopra o che non è pieno. Vuoto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Nu, Despido, Vazio
Sem nada por cima ou dentro; vazio.
- RussianРусский
Голый, пустой
Без всего; пустой.
- Urduاردو
ننگا، خالی
کچھ نہ لگا ہوا یا خالی۔
- Chinese中文
光秃秃的
没有覆盖或填充;空的。
More words like Bare
- Naked
- Empty
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Bare
What does Bare mean?
Not covered or filled; empty.
What is the definition of Bare?
not covered by any clothes
How do you use Bare in a sentence?
The room was absolutely bare with no furniture at all.
Can you give another example of Bare?
She walked across the bare floor, which felt cold under her feet.
What are synonyms for Bare?
Common alternatives include naked, empty, unclothed, exposed, stripped.
What is the opposite of Bare?
Opposite meanings include full, covered, clothed.
What words go with Bare?
It commonly pairs with be, look, remain, very, completely, quite, of, be, look, remain, very, completely, quite, of, be, look, remain, very, completely, quite, of.
What are common mistakes when using Bare?
'Bare' confused with 'bear' (the animal) or 'barely'. 'Bare' used incorrectly as a verb instead of an adjective. 'Bare' misused in contexts where 'naked' or 'empty' is more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Bare?
US: /["/ber/"]/, UK: /["/beə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bare?
Use 'bare' when describing something that has nothing on it or is exposed. Avoid in overly formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Bare?
"Bare" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.














