cover
/ˈkʌvɚ/noun, verb2 syllables
Cover means: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression.
Synonyms for cover51
noun, as in the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
noun, as in the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
noun, as in a natural object that covers or envelops
noun, as in a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
noun, as in bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
noun, as in covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
noun, as in fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
noun, as in a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
verb, as in act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
verb, as in include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
verb, as in travel across or pass over
verb, as in protect by insurance
verb, as in make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
verb, as in cover as if with a shroud
verb, as in provide with a covering or cause to be covered
verb, as in to take an action to protect against future problems
verb, as in form a cover over
verb, as in be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
verb, as in hide from view or knowledge
verb, as in maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
verb, as in put something on top of something else
verb, as in clothe, as if for protection from the elements
Opposites of cover
What does cover mean?36
verb
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression“This book deals with incest”
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory“This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds”
travel across or pass over“The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day”
sit on (eggs)“Birds brood”
protect by insurance“The insurance won't cover this”
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities“he is compensating for being a bad father”
copulate with a female, used especially of horses“The horse covers the mare”
cover as if with a shroud“The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery”
provide with a covering or cause to be covered“cover her face with a handkerchief”
span an interval of distance, space or time“The war extended over five years”
hold within range of an aimed firearm
to take an action to protect against future problems“Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself”
form a cover over“The grass covered the grave”
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism“Snow reported on China in the 1950's”
hide from view or knowledge“The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House”
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling“The second officer covered the top floor”
put something on top of something else“cover the meat with a lot of gravy”
clothe, as if for protection from the elements“cover your head!”
provide for“The grant doesn't cover my salary”
protect or defend (a position in a game)“he covered left field”
invest with a large or excessive amount of something“She covered herself with glory”
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming their responsibilities“She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week”
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of“Is this enough to cover the check?”
spread over a surface to conceal or protect“This paint covers well”
play a higher card than the one previously played“Smith covered again”
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
noun
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something“a screen of trees afforded privacy”
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it“the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft”
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book“the book had a leather binding”
a natural object that covers or envelops“under a covering of dust”
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else“they made a cover of a Beatles' song”
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed“he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep”
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)“he removed the top of the carton”
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations“artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal”
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)“her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with cover?7
Cover in a sentence
- When you yawn, cover your mouth with your hand.aandrusiak
- Cover your mouth when you cough, sneeze, or yawn.CK
- If you don't want to listen, cover your ears.marcelostockle
- The car is kept in a garage, under cover and locked.unknown
- There are different types of niqab, some of which cover the entire face.brad
- Venus has very thick, rapidly spinning clouds which cover its surface.Hybrid
- Earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry never be laid to rest.magadi
- You haven't listed a primary care provider, so we're unable to cover this claim.peterius
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of cover
as a noun
- plural
- covers
as a verb
- past tense
- covered
- present participle
- covering
- third-person singular
- covers