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NAYK-id/ˈneɪkɪd/

Naked means not wearing clothes. It also means not covered or hidden: a naked flame; the naked truth. Bare is close for uncovered skin or surfaces; nude is more about art. Labs: a naked flame is banned in the science block, not only cigarettes.

Meaning

Not wearing clothes; also not covered or hidden (a naked flame; the naked truth).

Examples

• “A naked flame is banned in the science block, not only cigarettes.”
• “A naked flame under the bunsen is a risk, which is the uncovered sense.”

Good to know

naked + flame / truth / eye. Close (skin): bare. Art: nude. Labs / safety signs. Not “nekkid” in exams.

Near in meaning

bare, uncovered

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