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BARE Synonyms

There are 43 synonyms of the word bare. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word bare. (close relations)
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bearerbearable

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plain
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not elaborate or elaborated; simple

• lacking patterns especially in color

noun

• extensive tract of level open land

• a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side

adverb

• unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

• not mixed with extraneous elements

• free from any effort to soften to disguise

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

• lacking in physical beauty or proportion

verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

barren
adjectiveadj
noun

• an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

adjective satellite

• providing no shelter or sustenance

• not bearing offspring

• completely wanting or lacking

exposed
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• with no protection or shield

• not covered with clothing

stark
adjectiveadj
adverb

• to the fullest degree

adjective satellite

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

• severely simple

• complete or extreme

• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

• providing no shelter or sustenance

uncovered
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• not covered with clothing

undressed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed

• having removed clothing

blank
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing

• a blank gap or missing part

• a piece of material ready to be made into something

• a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet

adjective satellite

• (of a surface) not written or printed on

• without comprehension

• not charged with a bullet

• complete and absolute

verb

• keep the opposing (baseball) team from winning

raw
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not treated with heat to prepare it for eating

noun

• informal terms for nakedness

adjective satellite

• (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

• having the surface exposed and painful

• not processed or refined

• devoid of elaboration or diminution or concealment; bare and pure

• brutally unfair or harsh

• not processed or subjected to analysis

• untempered and unrefined

• hurting

• unpleasantly cold and damp

• used of wood and furniture

• lacking training or experience

• (used informally) completely unclothed

unclad
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having removed clothing

unclothed
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not wearing clothing

unprotected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking protection or defense

mere
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a small pond of standing water

adjective satellite

• being nothing more than specified

• apart from anything else; without additions or modifications

spare
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

• an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle

• a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• not taken up by scheduled activities

• kept in reserve especially for emergency use

• lacking in magnitude or quantity

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

verb

• refrain from harming

• save or relieve from an experience or action

• give up what is not strictly needed

• use frugally or carefully

stripped
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having only essential or minimal features

• having everything extraneous removed including contents

• with clothing stripped off

air
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

• the region above the ground

• a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

• a slight wind (usually refreshing)

• the mass of air surrounding the Earth

• once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour blood

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• medium for radio and television broadcasting

• travel via aircraft

verb

• expose to fresh air

• be broadcast

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• make public

• expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry

• expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

bleak
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offering little or no hope

• providing no shelter or sustenance

• unpleasantly cold and damp

brook
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

verb

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

denudate
verbv
adjective satellite

• without the natural or usual covering

verb

• lay bare

denude
verbv
verb

• lay bare

desolate
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• providing no shelter or sustenance

• crushed by grief

verb

• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

• reduce in population

• cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

Best Hypernyms For BARE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bare, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
clear expose tell uncover

Alternatives for PLAIN

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