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- Dictionarycov·er/ˈkəvər/
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. physical shelter or protection sought by people in danger: "the sirens wailed and people ran for cover" Similar
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covered adjective (FINANCIALLY PROTECTED) protected by insurance (= a service that you pay for that will pay your costs if something is lost, damaged, stolen, etc.): I claimed on my insurance, only to be told I was not covered.
to put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something: The light was so bright that I had to cover my eyes. Snow covered the hillsides. cover someone with something She covered him with a blanket. cover someone up with something My parents would cover me up with a quilt and I slept in the back of the car.
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.
adjective. overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form. “women with covered faces”. “ covered wagons”. “a covered balcony”. synonyms: ariled, arillate. (of some seeds) having a fleshy and usually brightly colored cover. awninged.
1. 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.
Definition of covered adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. (in combination) covered with a specified substance. chocolate-covered. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of '-covered' in a sentence. -covered.
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. You go first. I'll cover you.
to place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth. Synonyms: enwrap, envelop, overspread, overlay. to provide with a covering or top: Cover the pot with a lid. to protect or conceal (the body, head, etc.) with clothes, a hat, etc; wrap. to bring upon (oneself): He covered himself with glory by his exploits.
(figuratively) Prepared for, or dealt with some matter. I think that we have covered everything that was on the agenda. With my insurance, I am covered for earthquake damage also. (poker) Having more money available for betting than another player.John has $100 on the table, while Jill only has $75. John has Jill covered. Wiktionary. Antonyms: bare
