Meaning & Definition of word "Exposed"

Exposed

/ɪkˈspoʊzəd/

1. Past tense of expose; to have made something visible, known, or disclosed.
- Example: The investigation exposed the corruption within the organization.
2. To have made someone vulnerable to something harmful or damaging.
- Example: He was exposed to harsh conditions during the winter storm.

1. Left without protection; made visible to danger or risk.
- Example: The exposed wiring posed a serious safety hazard.
2. Open to view; visible.
- Example: She felt vulnerable and exposed in the spotlight.
3. Uncovered or revealed.
- Example: The excavations revealed exposed artifacts from the ancient civilization.

●From Middle French 'exposer', from Latin 'exponere' meaning 'to put forth'.

exposed to danger:

Put in a situation where harm may occur.

exposed to the elements:

Not protected from weather conditions.

get exposed:

To be revealed, often referring to embarrassing or negative information.

dispose:

To arrange or deal with something in a particular way.

suppose:

To assume something to be true for the sake of argument.

Meaning: To be caught doing something wrong.

● Example Sentence: He got exposed for cheating on the test.

Meaning: To publicly reveal someone's secrets.

● Example Sentence: She was exposed on social media when her past was dug up.