cover
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/ˈkʌvər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkʌvə(r)/
verb
A2
Put something on top to hide, protect, or decorate.
She covered the book with a colorful dust jacket.
A2
Be or spread over a surface.
The spilled paint covered the floor.
A2
Apply a layer to someone or something.
She covered her face with sunscreen.
B1
Include or deal with a topic.
The article covers the history of the city.
B2
Provide enough money for a cost.
The budget will cover the expenses.
R
Travel a distance.
We covered a lot of ground on our hike.
R
Spread over an area.
The forest covers a large area.
R
Report on an event for media.
The news team will cover the election.
R
Do someone's work in their absence.
I'll cover for you while you're on vacation.
R
Make up a lie or excuse.
Can you cover for me if I'm late?
R
Protect with insurance.
Is my car covered by this policy?
R
Protect against blame or legal action.
The company is covered in case of a lawsuit.
R
Guard or defend from attack.
The soldiers covered the retreat.
R
Aim a gun to prevent escape or attack.
Police covered the exits during the search.
R
Record a song originally by another artist.
The band recorded a cover of the popular song.
noun
B1
A protective or decorative layer over something.
Add a cover to the book to protect the pages.
R
Shelter from weather or attack.
Seek cover from the rain under the awning.
B1
The front of a book or magazine.
The cover of the magazine features a famous actor.
R
Insurance protection.
Does your car have insurance cover?
R
Support in a time of danger or attack.
The soldiers provided air cover for the mission.
R
Plants growing in an area.
The animals found shelter in the dense cover.
R
Clouds or snow over the sky or ground.
There's complete cloud cover today.
R
Bedding on a bed.
He pulled the covers up to his chin.
R
A new recording of an old song.
They performed a cover of the classic tune.
R
A disguise or pretense.
His job was a cover for his real activities.
R
Work done by someone in place of another.
The intern provided cover during the staff shortage.
translation
Put something on top to hide, protect, or decorate.; Be or spread over a surface.; Apply a layer to someone or something.; Include or deal with a topic.; Provide enough money for a cost.; Travel a distance.; Spread over an area.; Report on an event for media.; Do someone's work in their absence.; Make up a lie or excuse.; Protect with insurance.; Protect against blame or legal action.; Guard or defend from attack.; Aim a gun to prevent escape or attack.; Record a song originally by another artist.
A protective or decorative layer over something.; Shelter from weather or attack.; The front of a book or magazine.; Insurance protection.; Support in a time of danger or attack.; Plants growing in an area.; Clouds or snow over the sky or ground.; Bedding on a bed.; A new recording of an old song.; A disguise or pretense.; Work done by someone in place of another.
Word Forms
3rd Present
covers
Progressive
covering
Past
covered
Perfect
covered
Plural
covers