adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of expose form-of, participle, past

   "The film was not exposed to sufficient light."

Adjective

1. 1
   Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible). usually, with-to

   "exposed to light; exposed to water; exposed to abuse; exposed to danger"

Adjective

1. 1
   not covered with clothing wordnet
2. 2
   with no protection or shield wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

uncoveredaerialaeriformaeryairishairlike

Antonyms

All antonyms

coverprivatecladobscure

Example

More examples

"Paintings should not be exposed to direct sunlight."

Related phrases

exposed beamexposed brickexposed servicestime-exposed

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