Definitions
1.noun(‘the bare’) The surface, the (bare) skin.
2.nounSurface; body; substance.
3.nounThat part of a roofing slate, shingle, tile, or metal plate, which is exposed to the weather.
4.adjectiveMinimal; that is or are just sufficient."a bare majority"
5.adjectiveNaked, uncovered."I do wonder why keeping my little breasts bare can be lewd even as none tells my brother anything for being bare-chested."
6.adjectiveHaving no supplies."The cupboard was bare."
7.adjectiveHaving no decoration."The walls of this room are bare — why not hang some paintings on them?"
8.adjectiveHaving had what usually covers (something) removed."The trees were left bare after the swarm of locusts devoured all the leaves."
9.adjective(Toronto) A lot or lots of."It's bare money to get in the club each time, man."
10.adjectiveWith head uncovered; bareheaded.
11.adjectiveWithout anything to cover up or conceal one's thoughts or actions; open to view; exposed.
12.adjectiveMere; without embellishment.
13.adjectiveThreadbare, very worn.
14.adjectiveNot insured.
15.adverbVery; significantly."It's taking bare time."
16.adverbBarely.
17.adverbWithout a condom.