Word: BARE
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Definition of BARE
- (โthe bareโ) 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.
- 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."
- Very; significantly.
"It's taking bare time."
- Barely.
- Without a condom.
- To uncover; to reveal.
"She bared her teeth at him."
- To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
"Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news."
- To support, sustain, or endure.
- To support, keep up, or maintain.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "bare" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "bare" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BARE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BARE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BARE? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BARE:
- # the bare effect
- # master of bare
- # playing with bare
- # in terms of bare
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