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bared

|bared|

A2

🇺🇸

/bɛr/

🇬🇧

/beə/

(bare)

lack of covering

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounNounAdverb
barebaresbaresbaredbaredbaringbarerbarestbarenessbarerbarely
Etymology
Etymology Information

'bare' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bær', where 'bær' meant 'naked' or 'without covering'.

Historical Evolution

'bare' changed from Old English 'bær' and Middle English 'bare' and eventually became the modern English word 'bare'. It is related to other Germanic words such as Old High German 'bar' and Dutch 'baar'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'naked' or 'without covering', but over time it evolved to include senses such as 'uncovered', 'plain', or 'minimal'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'bare' (to make uncovered or to reveal).

She bared her teeth when the dog approached.

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Adjective 1

exposed or uncovered; having the covering removed.

After the storm the cliff stood bared to the elements.

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Last updated: 2026/01/15 14:51