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 adjusted the sails to take advantage of the windward breeze.
Not protected or sheltered from something harmful or unpleasant, such as wind, rain, or danger.
Example
The hikers were caught in an exposed area during a sudden thunderstorm.
Key Differences: windward vs exposed
- 1Windward refers to the direction from which the wind is blowing, while leeward refers to the opposite direction, away from the wind.
- 2Exposed means not protected or sheltered from the wind, while leeward means protected from the wind.
Effective Usage of windward, exposed
- 1Navigation: Use windward and leeward to navigate a boat or ship.
- 2Weather Forecasting: Incorporate these antonyms when discussing weather patterns and their effects on different areas.
- 3Geography: Use these words to describe the location and orientation of land masses and bodies of water.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of leeward are windward and exposed. Use windward to refer to the direction from which the wind is blowing and exposed to describe something that is not protected from the wind. Use these words in navigation, weather forecasting, and geography to describe the location and orientation of land masses and bodies of water.
