Entry Word: bare

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 being this and no more <impoverished people who can no longer afford the bare necessities> — see mere
2 free from all additions or embellishment <do you want to know the bare truth?> — see plain 1
3 lacking a usual or natural covering <the ground was bare, without any grass at all> — see naked 2
4 lacking or shed of clothing <the toddler liked to run around bare> — see naked 1
5 lacking contents that could or should be present <the cupboard was bare—not a thing to eat> — see empty 1