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- Dictionarycover/ˈkʌvə/
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" Similar Opposite
- 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" Similar
- 2. shelter or protection sought by people in danger: "the sirens wailed and we ran for cover" Similar
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COVER definition: 1. to put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something: 2. to deal…. Learn more.
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.
To cover someone or something means to protect them from attack, for example by pointing a gun in the direction of people who may attack them, ready to fire the gun if necessary.
Cover definition: to be or serve as a covering for; extend over; rest on the surface of. See examples of COVER used in a sentence.
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.
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.
Definition of cover verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.