Word
exposed
Phoneticsex·posed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈspoʊzd/
UK/ɛkspˈəʊzd/
Definitions
01not protected from weather
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.
“The house sits on an exposed hillside where the wind is very strong.”
“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
02visible or uncovered
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.
“The old brick wall had some exposed pipes that needed to be covered.”
“During the renovation, the contractors found beautiful exposed beams hidden behind the modern plaster ceiling.”
03revealed a secret
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.
“The newspaper exposed the politician's lies just before the election.”
“The investigative report exposed a long-standing pattern of corruption within the department, leading to several high-profile resignations.”
04introduced to something
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'.
“The students were exposed to many different cultures during their trip.”
“By working in the international division, she was exposed to a variety of management styles that she had never encountered in her home country.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“All students need to be exposed to science.” “The row that followed exposed the real fault line that's coming to the surface this summer: not whether to cut carbon or adapt to the heat – but how much to spend on each.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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