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cover Definition and Meaning in English (cover definition)

verb
Synonyms:concealhideshield
Quick Answer • Definition

Cover definition: To place something over or in front of something else, in order to protect, conceal, or close it.

Definitions of Cover

  1. 1verb

    To place something over or in front of something else, in order to protect, conceal, or close it.

  2. 2noun

    A thing that lies on, over, or around something else, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

  3. 3verb

    To deal with (an area of study or a subject); to include or comprise.

Example Sentences

casual

“She used a blanket to cover the sleeping child.”

casual

“The book has a beautiful cover.”

business

“The report will cover all aspects of the project.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlecovered
gerundcovering
nouncoverage
nouncover-up

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

cover upphrasal_verb

To hide a mistake or crime.

take coverexpression

To find shelter or protection from danger.

under cover of darknessexpression

Secretly, typically at night.

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What is the meaning of Cover in English?▼
Cover definition: To place something over or in front of something else, in order to protect, conceal, or close it.
How do you translate 'Cover' to English?▼
'Cover' translates to 'cover' in English. Cover definition: To place something over or in front of something else, in order to protect, conceal, or close it.
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