exposed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.not covered or protected from the wind, rain, or sun.
adj.left without shelter or protection from the elements; vulnerable to environmental conditions.
Simple“The house sits on an exposed hillside where the wind is very strong.”
In context“The hikers found themselves on an exposed ridge as the storm rolled in, leaving them with no natural barriers against the gale-force winds.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.easy to see because it is not covered by anything.
adj.visible to the eye; not concealed by a covering, clothing, or a surface layer.
Simple“The old brick wall had some exposed pipes that needed to be covered.”
In context“During the renovation, the contractors found beautiful exposed beams hidden behind the modern plaster ceiling.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.showed the truth about someone or something, especially something bad or dishonest.
v.revealed the true, often damaging, nature of someone or something; made a secret known to the public.
Simple“The newspaper exposed the politician's lies just before the election.”
In context“The investigative report exposed a long-standing pattern of corruption within the department, leading to several high-profile resignations.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.given the chance to experience or learn about something new.
v.brought into contact with an agent, influence, or experience. Often used with the preposition 'to'.
Simple“The students were exposed to many different cultures during their trip.”
In context“By working in the international division, she was exposed to a variety of management styles that she had never encountered in her home country.”
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