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exposed

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/ɪkˈspoʊzd/ · ex-posed

Open to the elements or not protected by a cover

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Open to the elements or not protected by a cover

جو عناصر کے سامنے کھلا ہو یا جس کی کوئی آڑ نہ ہو

کھلا

khula

Synonyms

uncoveredvulnerablerevealedبے نقاببے پردہظاہر

Antonyms

coveredprotectedconcealedڈھکا ہوامحفوظپوشیدہ

Common Collocations

  • exposed to danger
  • exposed skin
  • exposed wires

Example Sentences

The exposed roots of the tree were visible above the ground.

درخت کی کھلی جڑیں زمین سے باہر نظر آ رہی تھیں۔

Darakht ki khuli jaden zameen se baahar nazar aa rahi thin.

Residents are concerned about the exposed power lines after the storm.

مقامی لوگ طوفان کے بعد کھلی بجلی کی لائنوں کے بارے میں فکر مند ہیں۔

Maqami log toofan ke baad khuli bijli ki lainon ke baare mein fikar mand hain.

The exposed areas of the skin can easily get sunburned.

کھلی جلد کے حصے آسانی سے دھوپ سےجل سکتے ہیں۔

Khuli jild ke hisse aasanī se dhoop se jal sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

supposed:Exposed means laid bare or uncovered, while supposed refers to something assumed or expected.

Word Family

expose
verbآشکار کرنا
exposure
nounخطرہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'exposed' light bulb that shines brightly but is vulnerable to breakage.

Imagine a person standing in a field during a storm without any cover.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پہلے دل کے پردے سے نکلا پھر رنگِ غم لایا کھلا آنکھوں کا راز اب، کیا بیاں کروں میں محبت کا

Pehle dil ke parda se nikla phir rang-e-gham laya Khula aankhon ka raaz ab, kya bayan karun mein mohabbat ka

First, it came out from the veil of the heart, then brought the color of sorrow. Now the secret of the eyes is revealed, how should I express the love?

Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کھلی آنکھوں سے خواب دیکھنے کا شوق نہیں ہوتا

Khuli aankhon se khwab dekhne ka shauq nahi hota

One does not desire to dream with open eyes.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "exponere" — to put forth

First known use: 15th century

The term 'exposed' comes from the Latin 'exponere,' which means to put something forth or to lay open. It has evolved in English to describe being made vulnerable or unprotected.