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exposed

adj. · v.
US //ɪkˈspoʊzd// UK //ɛkspˈəʊzd// ex·posed
  1. 1 not protected from weather (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    not covered or protected from the wind, rain, or sun.

    left without shelter or protection from the elements; vulnerable to environmental conditions.

    Example

    The house sits on an exposed hillside where the wind is very strong.

    Example

    The hikers found themselves on an exposed ridge as the storm rolled in, leaving them with no natural barriers against the gale-force winds.
  2. 2 visible or uncovered (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    easy to see because it is not covered by anything.

    visible to the eye; not concealed by a covering, clothing, or a surface layer.

    Example

    The old brick wall had some exposed pipes that needed to be covered.

    Example

    During the renovation, the contractors found beautiful exposed beams hidden behind the modern plaster ceiling.
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  1. 3 revealed a secret (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    showed the truth about someone or something, especially something bad or dishonest.

    revealed the true, often damaging, nature of someone or something; made a secret known to the public.

    Example

    The newspaper exposed the politician's lies just before the election.

    Example

    The investigative report exposed a long-standing pattern of corruption within the department, leading to several high-profile resignations.
  2. 4 introduced to something (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    given the chance to experience or learn about something new.

    brought into contact with an agent, influence, or experience. Often used with the preposition 'to'.

    Example

    The students were exposed to many different cultures during their trip.

    Example

    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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