A MILLION English words - LESSON 1 --- EXPOSE (Learn English with captions)

There are a million words in the English language...

here is one of them.

Today’s word is ‘expose’.

The word ‘expose’ is a verb that means to make something that was previously hidden; visible.

Something that could not be seen is now on show for all to see.

The action is to ‘expose’ something.

To put something in danger by allowing it to be seen is to ‘expose’.

For example; someone might expose the location of a secret military base.

This action will create danger and possible harm.

The secret has been exposed.

It is no longer hidden.

To expose your skin to harsh sunlight will damage it.

To reveal a secret that should not be told is ‘expose’.

To be placed in an open area with no cover or shelter, especially during harsh weather… will often termed as ‘exposure’.

This is the noun form of the word.

The effect of being left in a freezing cold place is often referred to as ‘exposure’.

An exclusive piece of information published for all to see is an ‘exposure’.

To expose is to reveal for all to see.

The thing revealed is the ‘exposure’.

There is also the word ‘exposition’, which means the important details of a situation or story.

A thing put on show or revealed is ‘exposition’.

This word is a noun.

The details of a story might be explained using ‘exposition’.

Synonyms of ‘expose’ include… tell, reveal, show, divulge, uncover,

unmask, leak, make known, open up, and publish.

Finally there is a related word that defines the action of revealing an embarrassing or shameful secret.

The word is ‘exposé’.

A magazine or newspaper might publish an exposé

relating to a famous person, revealing what they do in their private live.