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barer

|bar-er|

🇺🇸

/ˈbɛrər/

🇬🇧

/ˈbeə(r)/

(bare)

lack of covering

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Noun	Adverb
bare	bares	bares	bared	bared	baring	barer	barest	bareness	barer	barely

Etymology

Etymology Information

'bare' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bær', where 'bær' meant 'naked' or 'exposed'.

Historical Evolution

'bare' changed from Old English 'bær' into Middle English 'bare' and eventually became the modern English word 'bare'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'naked' or 'exposed', but over time it also developed senses of 'simple' or 'minimal' in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

agent noun: someone who bares (uncovers or reveals) something; rare or limited use.

The barer removed the tarp and revealed the statue beneath.

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Adjective 1

comparative form of 'bare'; more uncovered, exposed, or minimal.

After they moved out the heavy furniture, the room looked barer than before.

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Last updated: 2026/01/15 19:02