noun

baring

BEH-uh-rihng

Baring (noun) means the act of uncovering or exposing something. Example: “The baring of old wounds made the conversation painful.”

noun

The act of uncovering or exposing something.

"The baring of old wounds made the conversation painful."

How to use baring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of exposing or revealing something that was covered.

Common mistake

Easily confused with "bearing" (posture, relevance, or carrying) — "baring" always relates to "bare," meaning to uncover.

Easily confused with

bearing →

barings plural, Barings plural

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The _____ of old wounds made the conversation painful.

Possibly related to Bering.

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What does “baring” mean?

The word “baring” means the act of uncovering or exposing something. In plain terms, the act of exposing or revealing something that was covered.

How do you pronounce “baring”?

“Baring” is pronounced BEH-uh-rihng (/ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “baring” in a sentence?

Here is “baring” used in a sentence: “The baring of old wounds made the conversation painful.”

What part of speech is “baring”?

“Baring” is a noun.

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