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bare
/bɛə(ɹ)/
noun
(‘the bare’) The surface, the (bare) skin.
Surface; body; substance.
That part of a roofing slate, shingle, tile, or metal plate, which is exposed to the weather.
adjective
Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.
"a bare majority"
Naked, uncovered.
"I do wonder why keeping my little breasts bare can be lewd even as none tells my brother anything for being bare-chested."
Having no supplies.
"The cupboard was bare."
adverb
Very; significantly.
"It's taking bare time."
Barely.
Without a condom.
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