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Word of the Day: Barebones
The word barebones is often used in English to describe something simple with only the most basic parts.
If something is barebones, it includes only what is necessary and nothing extra.
This word can be used to describe things, ideas, or services that have no frills and only the essentials.
For example, if you buy a barebones computer, it will have only the essential parts needed to work.
There are no extra features like a fancy screen or powerful speakers.
You may even need to add more parts to complete it.
If you were to add a freemium version of some software to this barebones computer, it would be a barebones version with limited functions.
The term barebones can also describe plans or projects.
A barebones service is basic and does not include extras.
People often choose a barebones option to save money or when they do not need or cannot afford more features.
In daily life, you might hear someone say, “Let’s keep this event barebones,” meaning they want to keep it simple and not spend much money or effort.
The word barebones helps us focus on what is important.
It is becoming common these days to hold a barebones wedding that is much less extravagant, with only a handful of close guests and no pomp and ceremony.
So, barebones means basic, simple, and with nothing unnecessary.
You can use barebones to describe products, services, plans, or events.
Understanding how to use barebones will help you speak more clearly about what is important and what is extra.
Next time you want to talk about something simple and necessary, try using the word barebones in your sentence!
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