BARE
/bɛə(ɹ)/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective, adverb, verb
Definition of BARE
(‘the bare’) 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.
Synonyms of BARE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of BARE in a Sentence
- "a bare majority"
- "I do wonder why keeping my little breasts bare can be lewd even as none tells my brother anything for being bare-chested."
- "The cupboard was bare."
- "It's taking bare time."
Word Details
Is BARE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BARE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BARE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BARE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BARE
16 words from the letters in BARE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BARE in Word Games
BARE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BARE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BARE to find 16 additional valid words.