Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bare-necessities
noun
/ˈbɛr nɪˈsɛsɪtiz/
Definition
The essential items or fundamental resources needed for survival, often stripped of anything extra or non-essential.
Examples
- The bare necessities for camping include a tent, food, and water.
- During the economic downturn, many families had to reduce their spending to the bare necessities.
- Traveling light means only packing the bare necessities for your trip.
Meaning
Bare necessities refer to the most basic elements required to live or function, without any frills or additional comforts.
Synonyms
- Essentials
- Fundamentals
- Basics
- Necessities
