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    Lapas (en. Exposure)

    la-pas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state of exposure to air or sunlight.
    The exposure of crops leads to rapid ripening.
    Ang lapas ng mga pananim ay nagdudulot ng mabilis na pagkahinog.
    The exposure of something to the public or to people.
    The exposure of his secrets caused a huge controversy.
    Ang lapas ng kanyang mga lihim ay nagdulot ng malaking kontrobersya.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'lapa'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lying in the open
    Having lies that are openly expressed.
    pagsisinungaling sa lapas

    Related Words

    to surpass
    A verb meaning to go beyond or exceed something.
    lapasan

    Slang Meanings

    out, go outside
    Come with us, let's go out to the mall!
    Sama ka na sa amin, mag-lapas tayo sa mall!
    just free, available
    I don't have work right now, I'm just free.
    Wala akong trabaho ngayon, lapas lang ako.
    so cool, awesome
    That event was so cool, it was so much fun!
    That event was so lapas, ang saya!