Baring

Pronunciation: /ˈberɪŋ/

Definitions of baring

verb the act of uncovering or exposing something, often used in the context of revealing something that was previously hidden or covered

Example Sentences

A1 The dog was baring its teeth at the stranger.

A2 She was baring her soul to her best friend.

B1 The artist was baring his emotions through his painting.

B2 The politician was baring his agenda during the debate.

C1 The author was baring the harsh realities of war in his novel.

C2 The actress was baring her vulnerability in the intense scene.

Examples of baring in a Sentence

formal The artist painted a beautiful portrait of a woman baring her soul.

informal She was baring her teeth in frustration during the argument.

slang He was baring his chest to show off his new tattoo.

figurative The investigation was baring new evidence that could change everything.

Grammatical Forms of baring

• past tense: barred
• plural: barings
• comparative: barer
• superlative: barest
• present tense: bare
• future tense: will bare
• perfect tense: have bared
• continuous tense: is baring
• singular: baring
• positive degree: baring
• infinitive: to bare
• gerund: baring
• participle: baring

Origin and Evolution of baring

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'baring' is derived from the Old English word 'beran' which means 'to carry or bear'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'baring' has evolved to also mean 'revealing or exposing oneself', particularly in a metaphorical sense.