cover

/kˈʌvɐ/

/ˈkəvɝ/

[verb] [noun]

to cover

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

antonyms : uncover

travel across or pass over

synonyms : cross

to report on or talk about an event in a news piece

synonyms : report

sit on (eggs)

synonyms : brood

hatch

incubate

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

synonyms : address

form a cover over

synonyms : spread over

(of an area) to extend over a specific distance

synonyms : continue

extend

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

synonyms : comprehend

embrace

encompass

provide for

hold within range of an aimed firearm

protect by insurance

synonyms : insure

underwrite

maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

protect or defend (a position in a game)

hide from view or knowledge

synonyms : cover up

to take an action to protect against future problems

clothe, as if for protection from the elements

synonyms : wrap up

play a higher card than the one previously played

be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

copulate with a female, used especially of horses

synonyms : breed

cover as if with a shroud

synonyms : enshroud

hide

shroud

put something on top of something else

synonyms : overlay

spread over a surface to conceal or protect

be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

invest with a large or excessive amount of something

help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

synonyms : compensate

overcompensate

Cover

[NOUN]

something that protects or conceals a thing by being put over, on, or around it

synonyms : concealment

covert

screen

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

synonyms : blanket

the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

synonyms : covering

masking

screening

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

synonyms : cantillate

chant

intonate

intone

a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

synonyms : back

binding

book binding

a version of a song performed or recorded by someone other than the original artist

synonyms : cover song

cover version

fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

synonyms : covering fire

a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

synonyms : cover charge

covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

synonyms : top

a natural object that covers or envelops

synonyms : covering

natural covering

Examples

1. The news report covered a wide range of topics, from politics to sports.

2. The grounds covered eight acres.

3. The biology exam covers topics like genetics, cells, and ecology.

4. We covered an interesting grammar lesson in our English class.

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