exposed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
KK: /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
adjective
Definition
Not covered or hidden, allowing something to be seen or affected.
Example
The exposed roots of the tree were visible above the ground.
Conversation
I think it's too chilly to go outside without a jacket.
Yeah, especially since the wind can make you feel really exposed.
Exactly! I don't want to catch a cold just because I'm not properly dressed.
Better to be warm than exposed to the elements.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
uncovered
revealed
vulnerable
Antonyms
covered
protected
shielded
verb
Definition
To have made something visible or known, often by removing a covering or protection.
Example
The artist exposed the canvas to sunlight to dry the paint.
Tense Forms
Past: exposed
Past Participle: exposed
Conversation
Did you hear about the project that got exposed for its flaws?
Yeah, I saw that! It’s surprising how often that happens.
I didn’t think they would ever get exposed like that.
Root Explanation
Exposed → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "ponere" (meaning to place). The word "exposed" means placed out in the open or made visible.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'placed out' ('ponere') 'from' ('ex-') its cover — that's why exposed means to be out in the open.
Visually Confused Words
unexposed
reposed
exploded