bare
Translation
bare, naked, uncovered, empty
Examples
The trees are bare in winter.
The trees are bare in winter.
He walked with bare feet.
He walked with bare feet.
The room was bare, with only a bed.
The room was bare, with only a bed.
She told him the bare facts.
She told him the bare facts.
Grammar Patterns
((bare)) + noun not covered or decorated The walls are bare.
Similar Words
Synonyms: naked, uncovered, empty; Antonyms: covered, clothed, full
Etymology
From Old English 'bær', meaning 'uncovered'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bare' room, with nothing in it. Or 'bare' feet, with no socks or shoes.