exposed (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspoʊzd/

Definition

Not covered or protected from the weather, danger, or disease.

Examples

• The soldiers were exposed to enemy fire.

• Children are more susceptible to certain illnesses when their skin is exposed to the sun.

• The building was exposed to the full force of the hurricane.

How to Use exposed

expose to (prepositional phrase)

To make someone or something vulnerable to a particular thing. — "Children should not be exposed to violence on television."

exposed nerve (collocation)

A nerve that is not covered by tissue, often causing pain. — "The dentist had to be careful not to hit the exposed nerve."

Synonyms of exposed

Words with a similar meaning to exposed:

• vulnerable
• unprotected
• unshielded
• defenseless

Antonyms of exposed

Words with the opposite meaning to exposed:

• protected
• covered
• sheltered

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