uncovered

/ʌn'kʌvəd/

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Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not covered or protected: Describes something that is not concealed, hidden, or shielded by a covering.
   • Exposed to view or to the elements: Indicates that something is left open, bare, or without its usual protective layer.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The archaeologists found an uncovered Roman mosaic. (The mosaic was not hidden by soil or a protective layer.)
  • The well was left uncovered, which was a safety hazard. (The well had no lid or cover over it.)
  • He sat in the uncovered section of the stadium and got sunburned. (The seating area was not protected by a roof.)

Advanced Usage

• "to leave something uncovered": to fail to put a cover on something.
  • Leaving food uncovered can attract insects.
• "to stand uncovered": to be without a hat or head covering, often as a sign of respect.
  • The soldiers stood uncovered during the ceremony.

Variants and Related Words

• Uncover (verb): To remove a cover from; to reveal or expose something hidden.
  • The investigation aims to uncover the truth.
• Covered (adjective): The opposite of uncovered; having a cover or protection.
  • Please keep the pot covered while cooking.

Synonyms

• Exposed: Left unprotected or made visible.
• Bare: Without the usual or natural covering.
• Open: Not closed or covered over.

Antonyms

• Covered: Having a cover or being protected.
• Concealed: Kept hidden or secret.
• Protected: Kept safe from harm or exposure.

Related Phrases

• Uncovered position: A situation or location that offers no protection.
  • The troops were in an uncovered position and vulnerable to attack.
• Uncovered interest arbitrage: A financial term for arbitrage that does not hedge against foreign exchange risk. (This is a specialized compound term listed here as it is a fixed phrase.)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not covered with clothing
   • her exposed breast

Từ đồng nghĩa

• exposed