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- DictionaryCov·er/ˈkəvər/
verb
- 1. put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it: "the table had been covered with a checked tablecloth"
- 2. extend over (an area): "the grounds covered eight acres"
noun
- 1. a thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it: "a seat cover"
- 2. physical shelter or protection sought by people in danger: "the sirens wailed and people ran for cover"
3 days ago · 1. verb. If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it. Cover the casserole with a tight-fitting lid. [VERB noun + with] He whimpered and covered his face. [VERB noun] Keep what's left in a covered container in the fridge. [VERB-ed] 2. verb.
Definition of cover verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to put something over something else, in order to protect or hide it: They covered him with a blanket. He covered his face with his hands. Opposite. uncover. Fewer examples. They covered their bodies with mud. My black skirt was covered in cat hairs. The shelf was covered in a thick layer of dust. It was covered in a very sweet chocolate sauce.
When cover is a noun, it can mean "a lid" or "a secret identity." Definitions of cover. verb. provide with a covering or cause to be covered. “ cover her face with a handkerchief”. “ cover the child with a blanket”. “ cover the grave with flowers”. synonyms: spread over.
1 [transitive] cover something (with something) to place something over or in front of something in order to hide or protect it Cover the chicken loosely with foil. She covered her face with her hands. (figurative) He laughed to cover (= hide) his nervousness. Thesaurus hide. conceal; cover; disguise; mask; camouflage
cover. noun. /ˈkʌvər/ protection/shelter. [countable] a thing that is put over or on another thing, usually to protect it or to decorate it a cushion cover a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller picture at laboratory see dust cover, slip cover. Definitions on the go.
1. a. To place something upon or over, so as to protect or conceal: covered the boat with a tarp; covered the photo with his hand. b. To overlay or spread with something: cover the potatoes with gravy. c. To put a cover or covering on: covered jar with a lid. 2. a. To hide or screen from view or knowledge; conceal.
