bares
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B1
🇺🇸
/bɛrz/
🇬🇧
/beəz/
(bare)
lack of covering
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' through Middle English 'bare' and eventually became the modern English word 'bare'. It is related to Old Norse 'berr' and German 'bar'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'naked' or 'uncovered', but over time it broadened to include senses such as 'minimal' or 'just sufficient'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'bare': to uncover or remove covering from (something), making it exposed.
He bares the old photograph and places it on the table.
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Last updated: 2026/01/15 19:17