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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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cover something in something They had covered all the furniture in plastic to keep it clean. cover I covered her with a blanket to keep her warm. spread I spread peanut butter on my bread. smother something in/with something The chicken was absolutely smothered in butter sauce. coat Coat the cherries in chocolate.
The meaning of COVER is to guard from attack.
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.
39 meanings: 1. to place or spread something over so as to protect or conceal 2. to provide with a covering; clothe 3. to put a.... Click for more definitions.
3 days ago · To cover something is to conceal it by putting something on top of it. In many religions, it's important for people to cover their heads in various instances. You might cover your picnic table with a bright tablecloth for a party, or cover the mirrors in your house when you're mourning a family member.
Definition of cover verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [transitive] to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it. cover something with something Cover the chicken loosely with foil. She covered her face with her hands. cover something I covered my mouth to stifle a yawn.
COVER definition: 1. to put something over something else, in order to protect or hide it: 2. to form a layer on the…. Learn more.