What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exposed
Example
The wires were exposed and posed a safety hazard. [exposed: adjective]
Example
She felt exposed and vulnerable without her coat in the cold weather. [exposed: adjective]
Example
The scandal exposed the corruption within the company. [exposed: verb]
uncovered
Example
The car was left uncovered and got wet in the rain. [uncovered: adjective]
Example
The investigation uncovered evidence of fraud. [uncovered: verb]
Example
The journalist uncovered a story about political corruption. [uncovered: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Uncovered is more commonly used in everyday language than exposed. Exposed is more formal and less versatile, while uncovered can be used in various contexts and formality levels.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between exposed and uncovered?
Exposed is more formal than uncovered, which is more commonly used in everyday language and informal contexts.
