What does BARED mean?

Parts of Speech

Bared is a verb.

Definitions

To bare means to uncover or reveal something. When someone bares something, they expose it. Bared is the past tense and past participle of the verb bare.

Pronunciations

• US: /bɛrd/
• UK: /beəd/

Origin and Usage

The word bared comes from the Old English word "bær," which means "naked" or "uncovered." The word is often used to describe someone or something that has been exposed or revealed, either literally or figuratively. For example, a person might bare their soul to someone else, revealing their deepest thoughts and emotions. Alternatively, a person might bare their teeth in a show of aggression or anger.

Synonyms

• Uncovered
• Exposed
• Revealed
• Unveiled
• Disclosed

Related Words

• Baker
• Babel
• Bison
• Bench
• Bunch

Example Sentences

• She bared her soul to him, telling him all of her deepest fears and insecurities.
• The storm bared the roof of the house, leaving it exposed to the elements.
• He bared his teeth in a show of aggression, warning the other person to back off.
• The artist bared the canvas, revealing the intricate details of the painting underneath.
• The journalist bared the truth about the corruption scandal, exposing the wrongdoings of those involved.