exposed

/ɪkˈspoʊzd/
verb
  1. To uncover or leave something without protection.
    • The archaeologist carefully exposed the ancient mosaic floor.
    • He exposed his skin to the sun for too long and got a sunburn.
    • The strong winds exposed the roots of the old tree.
  2. To reveal something hidden or secret, especially something dishonest or illegal.
    • She threatened to expose the politician's secret dealings.
    • The documentary exposed the harsh living conditions in the factory.
    • The whistleblower exposed the company's illegal dumping practices.
  3. To subject someone or something to a particular influence or experience.
    • Traveling abroad exposes you to new languages and customs.
    • The program aims to expose young people to careers in science and technology.
    • The teacher exposed her students to a wide range of literature.
  4. To allow light to reach photographic film or paper in order to create an image.
    • He accidentally exposed the entire roll of film before loading it into the camera.
    • You need to expose the paper to light for the correct amount of time to develop the print.
    • The photographer exposed the film for only a fraction of a second.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Not covered or protected; left open to the elements or danger.
    • The hikers took shelter in a cave to avoid the exposed ridge during the storm.
    • The exposed electrical wires posed a serious safety hazard.
    • After the roof was damaged, the interior of the house was completely exposed to the rain.
  2. Revealed or made known, especially something that was hidden or secret.
    • The truth about the company's pollution was finally exposed to the public.
    • The journalist's investigation exposed the corruption in the city government.
    • The scandal was exposed when an anonymous employee leaked the documents.
  3. Vulnerable or at risk because of a lack of protection.
    • The small village was exposed to frequent flooding during the rainy season.
    • Without a strong password, your personal data is exposed to hackers.
    • Children who spend too much time online can be exposed to inappropriate content.
  4. Having been subjected to a particular influence or experience.
    • Workers in the factory were exposed to harmful chemicals without proper safety gear.
    • She was exposed to classical music at a very young age by her grandmother.
    • Students who are exposed to different cultures often become more open-minded.
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