barefoot
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.wearing nothing on your feet.
adj.not wearing any footwear or socks; used as a predicative or attributive adjective.
Simple“The barefoot children were running across the hot sand toward the ocean.”
In context“The barefoot pilgrims walked for miles over the stony path as a traditional sign of humility and devotion.”
SynonymsshoelessunshodAntonymsshod - 02 A2 Elementary
adv.without wearing any shoes or socks.
adv.in a manner characterized by the absence of footwear.
Simple“We love to walk barefoot on the grass in the summer.”
In context“After a long day in high heels, she preferred to walk barefoot across the cool marble floor of the lobby.”
UsageUsually follows the verb of movement, such as 'walk' or 'run'.
- 03 C2 Proficiency
adj.sending a radio signal without using extra power equipment.
adj.transmitting a signal directly from a transceiver without the assistance of an external power amplifier.
Simple“He is a purist who prefers to go barefoot when using his ham radio.”
In context“The operator managed to reach a station in Europe while running barefoot, despite the poor atmospheric conditions that usually require an amplifier.”
Teacher's tipThis is highly specialized jargon used almost exclusively by amateur radio enthusiasts.
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