exposed
/ɪkˈspoʊzd/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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