bared
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Uncovered, exposed: Describes something that has been revealed or made visible by removing a covering.
- Specifically, having the head uncovered: Refers to a person whose head is not covered by a hat, cap, or other headgear.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The storm caught them bared and unprepared. (They were exposed to the storm without protection.)
- He stood in respect with bared head during the ceremony. (He stood respectfully without a hat on.)
- The bared wires posed a serious safety hazard. (The exposed electrical wires were dangerous.)
Advanced Usage
- "with bared head": A formal or literary phrase meaning with one's head uncovered, often as a sign of respect, humility, or vulnerability.
- The soldiers stood with bared head before the memorial.
- "bared to the elements": Exposed directly to weather conditions like wind, rain, or sun.
- After the roof collapsed, the interior was bared to the elements.
Variants and Related Words
- Bare (verb): To uncover or reveal.
- He bared his soul in his confession.
- Bare (adjective): Uncovered, naked, minimal.
- The room was bare except for a single chair.
- Bareheaded (adjective): Wearing no hat or covering on the head. (This is a compound word related to the specific meaning of 'bared'.)
- It's advisable not to go bareheaded in the strong sun.
Synonyms
- Uncovered: Not covered.
- Exposed: Left without protection or covering.
- Revealed: Made visible or known.
Antonyms
- Covered: Having a layer over something.
- Concealed: Kept hidden or secret.
- Protected: Guarded from harm.
Related Phrases
- To bare one's teeth: To show one's teeth, often as a sign of aggression.
- The dog bared its teeth and growled.
- To bare one's heart/soul: To reveal one's deepest feelings or secrets.
- In her letter, she bared her soul to him.
Adjective
- having the head uncovered
- caught bareheaded by the downpour
- with bared head