There is considerable confusion between the verbs bear and bare. It may help to remember that the verb bare has only one meaning: "to uncover," as in " bare your shoulders" and "a dog baring its teeth."

Bear and bare are homophones, which means they sound alike. However, the meanings are quite different. Which one is right: “bear with me” or “bare with me”?

Jan 10, 2026 · Bear with me or bare with me? Homophones are a common source of confusion in the English language, and “bear with me” and “bare with me” are no exception. Although the two phrases …

BARE definition: without covering or clothing; naked; nude. See examples of bare used in a sentence.

Idiom bare naked (Definition of bare from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

1. To make bare; uncover or reveal: bared their heads; baring secrets. 2. To expose: The dog bared its teeth.

Definition of bare adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If a room, cupboard, or shelf is bare, it is empty. His fridge was bare apart from three very withered tomatoes.

Bare, stark, barren share the sense of lack or absence of something that might be expected.

Bare definition: Lacking the usual or appropriate covering or clothing; naked.