Definitions and Examples of windward, exposed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Facing or situated toward the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The sailors had to adjust the sails to catch the windward breeze.
Not protected or covered; open to danger, harm, or attack.
Example
The hikers were warned not to climb the exposed mountain during the storm.
Key Differences: windward vs exposed
- 1Windward describes a location or position that faces the direction from which the wind is blowing.
- 2Exposed describes a location or position that is not protected or covered and is open to danger, harm, or attack.
Effective Usage of windward, exposed
- 1Sailing: Use lee and windward to describe the position of a boat relative to the wind direction.
- 2Weather Forecasting: Incorporate these antonyms in weather reports to describe the impact of wind on different locations.
- 3Architecture: Use these antonyms to describe the orientation and exposure of buildings to wind and weather conditions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms windward and exposed describe a location or position that is opposite to the sheltered side of an object or structure. Use these words to describe the position of a boat relative to the wind direction, in weather reports, and to describe the orientation and exposure of buildings to wind and weather conditions.
