uncovered

[ˌʌnˈkʌvəd]

uncovered Definition

• 1. not covered or protected; exposed to view or danger
• 2. revealed or made known

Using uncovered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "uncovered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The car was left uncovered in the rain and got soaked.

• Example

  The investigation uncovered evidence of fraud.

• Example

  The report uncovered a scandal at the highest levels of government.

uncovered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for uncovered

• exposed
• bare
• open
• unprotected
• unsheltered

Antonyms for uncovered

• covered
• protected
• sheltered

Phrases with uncovered

• leave something uncovered

  to not cover or protect something

  Example

  Don't leave the food uncovered, or it will dry out.

• uncover the truth

  to reveal or discover the truth about something

  Example

  The journalist worked tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the corruption scandal.

• uncover a plot

  to discover a secret plan or scheme

  Example

  The spy agency was able to uncover a terrorist plot to bomb a major city.

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Summary: uncovered in Brief

The term 'uncovered' [ˌʌnˈkʌvəd] refers to something that is not covered or protected, leaving it exposed to view or danger. It can also mean revealed or made known, as in 'The investigation uncovered evidence of fraud.' Phrases like 'leave something uncovered' and 'uncover the truth' demonstrate the range of contexts in which 'uncovered' is used.