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cover

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verb

cov·​er ˈkə-vər How to pronounce cover (audio)
covered; covering ˈkəv-riŋ How to pronounce cover (audio)
ˈkə-və-

transitive verb

1
a
: to guard from attack
b(1)
: to have within the range of one's guns : command
The ships were covering approaches to the harbor.
(2)
: to hold within range of an aimed firearm
The deputy covered the sheriff who was apprehending the suspect.
c(1)
: to afford protection or security to : insure
a policy covering the traveler in all kinds of accidents
(2)
: to afford protection against or compensation (see compensation sense 2) for
a policy covering loss by fire
d(1)
: to guard (an opponent) in order to obstruct a play
a linebacker assigned to cover the tight end
(2)
: to be in position to receive a throw to (a base in baseball)
The shortstop was covering second.
e(1)
: to make provision for (a demand or charge) by means of a reserve or deposit
Your balance is insufficient to cover the check.
(2)
: to maintain a check on especially by patrolling
motorcycle police covering the highways
(3)
: to protect by contrivance or expedient
2
a
: to hide from sight or knowledge : conceal
cover up a scandal
b
: to lie over : envelop
a blanket covering her legs
3
: to lay or spread something over : overlay
Cover the seedbed with straw.
4
a
: to spread over
Snow covered the hills.
b
: to appear here and there on the surface of
a region covered with lakes
5
: to place or set a cover or covering over
Cover the pot.
6
a
: to copulate with (a female animal)
a horse covers a mare
b
: to sit on and incubate (eggs)
7
: to invest with a large or excessive amount of something
covered herself with glory
8
: to play a higher-ranking card on (a previously played card)
9
: to have sufficient scope to include or take into account
an examination covering a full year's work
10
: to deal with : treat
material covered in the first chapter
11
a
: to have as one's territory or field of activity
One sales rep covers the whole state.
b
: to report news about
reporters covering the campaign
12
: to pass over : traverse
The hikers covered 12 miles that day.
13
: to defray the cost of
cover expenses
14
: to place one's stake in equal jeopardy within a bet
15
: to buy securities or commodities for delivery against (an earlier short sale)
16
: to record or perform a cover of (a song)

intransitive verb

1
: to conceal something illicit, blameworthy, or embarrassing from notice
—usually used with up
cover up for a careless coworker
2
: to act as a substitute or replacement during an absence
a stand-in covering for an injured star
coverable
ˈkəv-rə-bəl How to pronounce cover (audio)
ˈkə-və-
adjective
coverer
ˈkə-vər-ər How to pronounce cover (audio)
noun

cover

2 of 2

noun

often attributive
1
: something that protects, shelters, or guards: such as
a
: natural shelter for an animal
also : the factors that provide such shelter
b(1)
: a position or situation affording protection from enemy fire
(2)
: the protection offered by airplanes in tactical support of a military operation
c
British : coverage sense 1a
2
: something that is placed over or about another thing:
a
: lid, top
b
: a binding or case for a book or the analogous part of a magazine
also : the front or back of such a binding
c
: an overlay or outer layer especially for protection
a mattress cover
d
: a tablecloth and the other table accessories
e
: cover charge
f
: roof
g
: a cloth used on a bed for warmth or for decoration
—usually used in plural
lying under the covers
h
: something (such as vegetation or snow) that covers the ground
i
: the extent to which clouds obscure the sky
3
a
: something that conceals or obscures
under cover of darkness
b
: a masking device : pretext
The project was a cover for intelligence operations.
4
: an envelope or wrapper for mail
5
: one who substitutes for another during an absence
6
: a recording or performance of a song previously recorded by another performer
coverless
ˈkə-vər-ləs How to pronounce cover (audio)
adjective
Phrases
cover one's tracks
: to conceal traces in order to elude pursuers or escape detection
cover the ground or cover ground
: to deal with a subject or assignment in a particular manner
The new book covers a lot of ground.
under cover
1
: in an envelope or wrapper
2
: under concealment : in secret

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb The gardener covered the soil with mulch. The furniture had been covered in a protective cloth. We covered the stains on the wall with a fresh coat of paint. You should cover your mouth when you cough. She covered her head with a scarf. tables covered with white linen Lakes cover much of the state. The hikers covered long distances every day. The bird may cover thousands of miles during its migration. Noun She placed a cover over the pan so that the oil wouldn't spatter. I put a cover on the sofa to protect it. There's a picture of the author on the book's back cover. The singer is posing in jeans and cowboy boots on the album cover. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The Guaranteed Access Grant provides an award that will help cover the cost of full-time study at a Maryland college or university for low-income families. Maria Morales, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 Grocery prices rose again in August, according to the monthly Consumer Price Index released Tuesday, and consumers are increasingly using buy now, pay later apps to cover the cost of rising food bills. Katie Wedell, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Shelia tells Pulido that her wallet was in her backpack and, with it, her EBT card, which helped cover the cost of food. San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 If an inspection shows roof problems, repairs or reroofing would likely require removal and reinstallation of solar equipment, so a buyer might seek price concessions to cover that future cost. Demetria Gallegos, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Grant money provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Partner Grant Program helped cover the cost of the 50 trees. Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The ownership seems focused on trying to make things good for everyone, including the most important role, paying the freight to cover the cost of improvements. Stephanie Stradley, Chron, 9 Sep. 2022 The mayor complimented Seven Hills Recreation Director Jen Burger’s efforts regarding the award of a $25,000 University Hospitals grant to help cover the Cricket Park cost. John Benson, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Before McCleary, much of that pay had been funded by local school district property-tax levies; the justices said the state needed to cover the full cost. Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022
Noun
Many have hand-drawn cover art and plastic spiral binding. Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 The Brazilian model opened up about her feelings about Brady returning to the NFL in a cover interview for ELLE's October issue, out this week. Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 The 5 Stages of Emotions, debuted at No. 9 on the Top R&B Albums — shared the same cover art on Instagram. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2022 The Beatles carried that creative spirit to every detail of Revolver, right down to the cover art from their old Hamburg friend Klaus Voorman. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 Björk has confirmed a Sept. 30 release date for her new album, Fossora, and has also unveiled the cover art, shot by photographer Vidar Logi. Marisa Whitaker, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2022 The cover art features Taylor's signature red lipstick. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2022 Last week John shared the single’s official cover art on Instagram which has two side-by-side photos of the singers as kids, with Spears dressed in a pink costume and John playing the piano. Thania Garcia, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 The release of Meghan Markle’s debut podcast series is exciting in itself, but the fact that her outfit from the cover art is shoppable—and under $25? Meg Donohue, ELLE, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French coverir, covrir, from Latin cooperire, from co- + operire to close, cover

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cover was in the 13th century

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