uncovered

/ʌn'kʌvəd/

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Word: Uncovered

Part of Speech: Adjective

Basic Definition: The word "uncovered" means something that is not covered or hidden. It can refer to things that are exposed or revealed.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "uncovered" to describe something that is not covered by another object, such as clothing, a lid, or any protective layer.
• It is often used in contexts where something is made visible or revealed.

Example:

• "The uncovered pot on the stove let out a delicious smell." (This means the pot is not covered, so the aroma can escape.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more abstract sense, "uncovered" can refer to truths or secrets that have been revealed.
  • For example: "The investigation uncovered new evidence about the case." (Here, it means the new evidence was found and made known.)

Word Variants:

• Cover (verb): To put something over something else.
• Covered (adjective): Something that is protected or hidden.
• Uncover (verb): To remove a cover; to reveal something.

Different Meanings:

1. Literal Meaning: Not covered physically (as in clothing or objects).
2. Figurative Meaning: Revealing information or insights that were previously hidden.

Synonyms:

• Exposed
• Revealed
• Open
• Bare

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Uncover the truth": To find out the real facts about something.
• "Uncover a secret": To reveal something that was meant to be kept hidden.

Example Sentences:

1. Literal: "The uncovered garden showed beautiful flowers in bloom." 2.

Academic

Adjective

1. not covered with clothing
   • her exposed breast

Synonyms

• exposed