Basic Details
Word: Bare
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Lacking a covering; empty or exposed.
Synonyms: Naked, exposed, uncovered
Antonyms: Covered, clothed, sheltered
Idioms and Phrases
- Bare your soul: To share your deepest feelings or thoughts with someone. Example: "During the counselling session, she decided to bare her soul and talk about her struggles."
- Bare minimum: The least amount required for something. Example: "You only need to turn in the bare minimum of your homework to pass the class."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The tree was bare, with no leaves left after the strong winter winds.
Example 2: After the storm, the garden looked bare as most of the flowers had been uprooted.
Example 3: He walked across the cold floor with his bare feet, feeling the chill of the tile.
Fun Fact
The word "bare" comes from the Old English word "bær," which means "naked" or "exposed." It's interesting how the meaning has stayed similar for centuries!
Famous Quote
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." – Ralph Waldo Emerson. (This relates to the idea of being 'bare' or true to oneself.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bare" mean?
a) Covered
b) Lacking a covering
c) Beautiful
d) Colourful
Answer: b) Lacking a covering
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bare"?
a) Covered
b) Naked
c) Sheltered
d) Full
Answer: b) Naked
3. Which word is an antonym of "bare"?
a) Exposed
b) Uncovered
c) Clothed
d) Naked
Answer: c) Clothed
4. Which sentence uses "bare" correctly?
a) She wore bare shoes to the party.
b) The children ran on the bare grass after the rain.
c) He wanted to bare the chocolate cake for dessert.
d) The teacher was bare when he entered the classroom.
Answer: b) The children ran on the bare grass after the rain.
5. Which idiom means to share your feelings openly?
a) Bare your soul
b) Bare minimum
c) Barely there
d) Bare as a baby
Answer: a) Bare your soul
