Meaning & use
bared
Uncovered or exposed something that was previously hidden or covered, such as skin, teeth, or feelings.
See it in a sentence
The dog bared its teeth and growled as the stranger approached the gate.
In her memoir, she bared her deepest fears to readers for the first time.
A note on using this word
Bared is often used figuratively for revealing private emotions ('bared her soul') as well as literally uncovering the body or teeth.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
hidcovered
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