exposed
adjective/ɪkˈspəʊzd/
/ɪkˈspəʊzd/
- (of a place) not protected from the weather by trees, buildings or high ground
- The cottage is in a very exposed position on the top of a hill.
Extra Examples- The garden was very exposed to westerly winds.
- The path weaves in and out of sheltered coves and exposed headlands.
- The plant is suitable for both sheltered and exposed sites.
- The vegetables won't grow on high exposed ground.
- the exposed and lonely road that runs along the ridge.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- become
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- to
- (of a person) not protected from attack or criticism
- She was left feeling exposed and vulnerable.
Extra Examples- From the moment of birth, a baby is exposed to all the hazards in the external environment.
- The postponement of difficult decisions left the government dangerously exposed to American influence.
- (finance) likely to experience financial losses
- The country became highly exposed to the vagaries of international markets.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- become
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- to
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