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Exposed has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

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Verb
1

simple past tense and past participle of expose

"The old house was exposed to strong winds all winter long before we added new siding."

In plain English: To expose something means to uncover it so that it is no longer hidden or protected.

"The new house was exposed to the harsh winter wind without any protection."

Usage: Use exposed as the simple past or past participle of expose to indicate that something was revealed to view or left unprotected from harm. Do not use it to mean "showing off" unless you are specifically referring to revealing hidden details or vulnerabilities.

Adjective
1

with no protection or shield

"the exposed northeast frontier"

"open to the weather"

"an open wound"

2

not covered with clothing

"her exposed breast"

3

Vulnerable, susceptible.

"After years of neglect, the old barn felt exposed to every storm that rolled in from the north."

In plain English: Exposed means being left open to something that could hurt you or see things you don't want others to know.

"The old house has many windows that are exposed to the wind."

Usage: Use exposed to describe someone or something left open to danger, harm, or attack without protection. Avoid using it when you simply mean revealed or uncovered, which requires the word naked or visible instead.

Example Sentences
"The old house has many windows that are exposed to the wind." adj
"The new house was exposed to the harsh winter wind without any protection." verb
"The photographer exposed the hidden cave to sunlight by removing the tree branches." verb
"Don't expose your phone's screen to direct rain or it might break." verb
"If you expose yourself during the interview, everyone will know about your mistake." verb
Related Terms

Origin

Derived from Latin exponere, meaning "to set forth" or "to lay open," this term originally referred to placing something in view before others. It evolved to describe a state of being uncovered, unprotected, or revealed to public scrutiny.

Rhyming Words
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