cover

1 of 2

verb

cov·er ˈkə-vər How to pronounce cover (audio)

covered; covering ˈkəv-riŋ How to pronounce cover (audio)

ˈkə-və-

transitive verb

: 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

a policy covering the traveler in all kinds of accidents

(2)

: to afford protection against or compensation (see compensation sense 2) for

a policy covering loss by fire

d(1)

: to guard (an opponent) in order to obstruct a play

a linebacker assigned to cover the tight end

(2)

: to be in position to receive a throw to (a base in baseball)

The shortstop was covering second.

e(1)

: to make provision for (a demand or charge) by means of a reserve or deposit

Your balance is insufficient to cover the check.

(2)

: to maintain a check on especially by patrolling

motorcycle police covering the highways

(3)

: to protect by contrivance or expedient

: to hide from sight or knowledge : conceal

cover up a scandal

: to lie over : envelop

a blanket covering her legs

: to lay or spread something over : overlay

Cover the seedbed with straw.

: to spread over

Snow covered the hills.

: to appear here and there on the surface of

a region covered with lakes

: to place or set a cover or covering over

Cover the pot.

: to copulate with (a female animal)

a horse covers a mare

: to sit on and incubate (eggs)

: to invest with a large or excessive amount of something

covered herself with glory

: to play a higher-ranking card on (a previously played card)

: to have sufficient scope to include or take into account

an examination covering a full year's work

: to deal with : treat

material covered in the first chapter

: to have as one's territory or field of activity

One sales rep covers the whole state.

: to report news about

reporters covering the campaign

: to pass over : traverse

The hikers covered 12 miles that day.

: to defray the cost of

cover expenses

: to place one's stake in equal jeopardy within a bet

: to buy securities or commodities for delivery against (an earlier short sale)

: to record or perform a cover of (a song)

intransitive verb

: to conceal something illicit, blameworthy, or embarrassing from notice

—usually used with up

cover up for a careless coworker

: to act as a substitute or replacement during an absence

a stand-in covering for an injured star

coverable

ˈkəv-rə-bəl How to pronounce cover (audio)

ˈkə-və-

adjective

coverer

ˈkə-vər-ər How to pronounce cover (audio)

noun

cover

2 of 2

noun

often attributive

: something that protects, shelters, or guards: such as

: natural shelter for an animal

also : the factors that provide such shelter

b(1)

: a position or situation affording protection from enemy fire

(2)

: the protection offered by airplanes in tactical support of a military operation

British : coverage sense 1a

: something that is placed over or about another thing:

: lid, top

: a binding or case for a book or the analogous part of a magazine

also : the front or back of such a binding

: an overlay or outer layer especially for protection

a mattress cover

: a tablecloth and the other table accessories

: cover charge

: roof

: a cloth used on a bed for warmth or for decoration

—usually used in plural

lying under the covers

: something (such as vegetation or snow) that covers the ground

: the extent to which clouds obscure the sky

: something that conceals or obscures

under cover of darkness

: a masking device : pretext

The project was a cover for intelligence operations.

: an envelope or wrapper for mail

: one who substitutes for another during an absence

: a recording or performance of a song previously recorded by another performer

coverless

ˈkə-vər-ləs How to pronounce cover (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

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. You should cover your mouth when you cough. She covered her head with a scarf. tables covered with white linen Lakes cover much of the state. The hikers covered long distances every day. The bird may cover thousands of miles during its migration. Noun She placed a cover over the pan so that the oil wouldn't spatter. I put a cover on the sofa to protect it. There's a picture of the author on the book's back cover. The singer is posing in jeans and cowboy boots on the album cover. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Reduce the heat to low, partially cover and simmer for 10 minutes. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2023 That’s an athletic trio that should cover a lot of ground and improve Toronto’s overall team defense, which was already solid … Mets GM Billy Eppler made two interesting decisions this past week. —

Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2023 Reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes, then remove from the heat. —

Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2023 For an extra $20, the Tapo RV10 adds a 300ml water tank and mopping pad, which can cover 2,100 square feet of floor and has three levels of water flow. —

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2023 Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices. —

Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2023 Add 1/2 cup water, cover and steam/cook over high heat 7 to 9 minutes, adding a bit more water as needed. —

Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023 Add the onion and ½ teaspoon salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften and brown, about 7 minutes. —

Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023 Monthly copays only cover a small portion of it, and the rest of the bill is passed on in the less noticeable form of monthly premium increases. —

Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2023

Noun

The flowing dress designed by Prabal Gurung was a dead ringer and perfect homage to her look from her most recent album cover for Subject to Change. —

Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 11 Feb. 2023 The measure was one of several bills in the two-week special session meant to provide legislative cover for actions DeSantis took that are being challenged in state and federal courts. —

Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2023 Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, James appeared next to that proclamation on the now-iconic Sports Illustrated cover for the magazine's Feb. 18, 2002 edition. —

The Courier-Journal, 8 Feb. 2023 Henry Diltz, the congenial photographer behind over 200 album covers (including the Morrison Hotel cover for the Doors), spoke candidly on his career and even managed to sneak in an anecdote about Ringo Starr booting him off stage. —

Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2023 Israeli soldiers had removed one of his couches and set up a firing position by the window to provide cover for their units engaging Palestinian gunmen nearby. —

Vasco Cotovio, CNN, 4 Feb. 2023 But whatever official pretext Mr. McGonigal might have for those trips and associations could also have served as a cover for more questionable activities, others said. —

Kenneth P. Vogel, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2023 Luke Combs fans finally have a name and album cover for his upcoming project, out March 24. —

Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2023 So, think about swapping that duvet cover for a washable blanket or quilt. —

Korin Miller, Health, 26 Jan. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

cover

1 of 2 verb

cov·er ˈkəv-ər How to pronounce cover (audio)

covered; covering ˈkəv-(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce cover (audio)

: to guard from attack

: to have within range of one's guns

: to provide protection to or against : insure

insurance that covers the traveler in any accident

the policy covered water damage

: to maintain a check on especially by patrolling

state police covering the highways

: to hide something from sight or knowledge

cover up a scandal

: to conceal something dishonest or embarrassing from notice

cover for a friend in an investigation

: to act as a substitute or replacement

covered for me during my vacation

: to spread or lie over or on

covered the child with a blanket

water covered the floor

: to put something protective or concealing over

cover the mouth while coughing

: to deal with

a test covering two chapters

: to provide or plan for

plans covering an emergency

: to have as one's territory or field of activity

one salesperson covers the whole state

: to report news about

covered the trial

: to pass over or through

covered 10 miles a day

: to pay or provide for the payment of

cover expenses

coverable

ˈkəv-(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce cover (audio)

adjective

coverer

-ər-ər

noun

cover

2 of 2 noun

: something that protects, shelters, or conceals (as a natural shelter for an animal or natural features that shelter or conceal)

: something that is placed over or about another thing (as the lid of a box or a sheet or blanket on a bed)

: a binding or case for a book or the front or back of such a binding

: something (as plants or snow) that covers the ground

: an envelope or wrapper for mail

Legal Definition

cover

1 of 2 transitive verb

cov·er

: insure

this policy covers other family drivers

: to give protection against or compensation or indemnification for

doesn't cover flood damage

intransitive verb

: to obtain cover

where the seller anticipatorily repudiates a contract and the buyer does not cover—

Cosden Oil & Chemical Co. v. Karl O. Helm AG, 736 F.2d 1064 (1984)

cover

2 of 2 noun

: purchase of goods in substitution for those originally contracted for when the seller fails to fulfill the contract

the buyer is always free to choose between cover and damages for nondelivery—

Uniform Commercial Code

also : the substituted goods

Note: Under the Uniform Commercial Code, when a seller does not perform on a contract, the buyer has the option of covering, with the seller paying the difference between the cost of the cover and the original contract price, or seeking damages for nonperformance. Reselling is the seller's comparable remedy when a buyer does not perform under a contract.

单词	recovers
释义	cover 1 of 2 verb cov·er ˈkə-vər covered; covering ˈkəv-riŋ ˈkə-və- transitive verb 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 a policy covering the traveler in all kinds of accidents (2) : to afford protection against or compensation (see compensation sense 2) for a policy covering loss by fire d(1) : to guard (an opponent) in order to obstruct a play a linebacker assigned to cover the tight end (2) : to be in position to receive a throw to (a base in baseball) The shortstop was covering second. e(1) : to make provision for (a demand or charge) by means of a reserve or deposit Your balance is insufficient to cover the check. (2) : to maintain a check on especially by patrolling motorcycle police covering the highways (3) : to protect by contrivance or expedient 2 a : to hide from sight or knowledge : conceal cover up a scandal b : to lie over : envelop a blanket covering her legs 3 : to lay or spread something over : overlay Cover the seedbed with straw. 4 a : to spread over Snow covered the hills. b : to appear here and there on the surface of a region covered with lakes 5 : to place or set a cover or covering over Cover the pot. 6 a : to copulate with (a female animal) a horse covers a mare b : to sit on and incubate (eggs) 7 : to invest with a large or excessive amount of something covered herself with glory 8 : to play a higher-ranking card on (a previously played card) 9 : to have sufficient scope to include or take into account an examination covering a full year's work 10 : to deal with : treat material covered in the first chapter 11 a : to have as one's territory or field of activity One sales rep covers the whole state. b : to report news about reporters covering the campaign 12 : to pass over : traverse The hikers covered 12 miles that day. 13 : to defray the cost of cover expenses 14 : to place one's stake in equal jeopardy within a bet 15 : to buy securities or commodities for delivery against (an earlier short sale) 16 : to record or perform a cover of (a song) intransitive verb 1 : to conceal something illicit, blameworthy, or embarrassing from notice —usually used with up cover up for a careless coworker 2 : to act as a substitute or replacement during an absence a stand-in covering for an injured star coverable ˈkəv-rə-bəl ˈkə-və- adjective coverer ˈkə-vər-ər noun cover 2 of 2 noun often attributive 1 : something that protects, shelters, or guards: such as a : natural shelter for an animal also : the factors that provide such shelter b(1) : a position or situation affording protection from enemy fire (2) : the protection offered by airplanes in tactical support of a military operation c British : coverage sense 1a 2 : something that is placed over or about another thing: a : lid, top b : a binding or case for a book or the analogous part of a magazine also : the front or back of such a binding c : an overlay or outer layer especially for protection a mattress cover d : a tablecloth and the other table accessories e : cover charge f : roof g : a cloth used on a bed for warmth or for decoration —usually used in plural lying under the covers h : something (such as vegetation or snow) that covers the ground i : the extent to which clouds obscure the sky 3 a : something that conceals or obscures under cover of darkness b : a masking device : pretext The project was a cover for intelligence operations. 4 : an envelope or wrapper for mail 5 : one who substitutes for another during an absence 6 : a recording or performance of a song previously recorded by another performer coverless ˈkə-vər-ləs adjective Phrases cover one's tracks : to conceal traces in order to elude pursuers or escape detection cover the ground or cover ground : to deal with a subject or assignment in a particular manner The new book covers a lot of ground. under cover 1 : in an envelope or wrapper 2 : under concealment : in secret Synonyms Verb fill in pinch-hit stand in step in sub substitute take over Noun cap lid top See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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. You should cover your mouth when you cough. She covered her head with a scarf. tables covered with white linen Lakes cover much of the state. The hikers covered long distances every day. The bird may cover thousands of miles during its migration. Noun She placed a cover over the pan so that the oil wouldn't spatter. I put a cover on the sofa to protect it. There's a picture of the author on the book's back cover. The singer is posing in jeans and cowboy boots on the album cover. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Reduce the heat to low, partially cover and simmer for 10 minutes. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2023 That’s an athletic trio that should cover a lot of ground and improve Toronto’s overall team defense, which was already solid … Mets GM Billy Eppler made two interesting decisions this past week. —Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2023 Reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes, then remove from the heat. —Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2023 For an extra $20, the Tapo RV10 adds a 300ml water tank and mopping pad, which can cover 2,100 square feet of floor and has three levels of water flow. —Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2023 Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices. —Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2023 Add 1/2 cup water, cover and steam/cook over high heat 7 to 9 minutes, adding a bit more water as needed. —Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023 Add the onion and ½ teaspoon salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften and brown, about 7 minutes. —Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023 Monthly copays only cover a small portion of it, and the rest of the bill is passed on in the less noticeable form of monthly premium increases. —Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2023 Noun The flowing dress designed by Prabal Gurung was a dead ringer and perfect homage to her look from her most recent album cover for Subject to Change. —Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 11 Feb. 2023 The measure was one of several bills in the two-week special session meant to provide legislative cover for actions DeSantis took that are being challenged in state and federal courts. —Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2023 Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, James appeared next to that proclamation on the now-iconic Sports Illustrated cover for the magazine's Feb. 18, 2002 edition. —The Courier-Journal, 8 Feb. 2023 Henry Diltz, the congenial photographer behind over 200 album covers (including the Morrison Hotel cover for the Doors), spoke candidly on his career and even managed to sneak in an anecdote about Ringo Starr booting him off stage. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2023 Israeli soldiers had removed one of his couches and set up a firing position by the window to provide cover for their units engaging Palestinian gunmen nearby. —Vasco Cotovio, CNN, 4 Feb. 2023 But whatever official pretext Mr. McGonigal might have for those trips and associations could also have served as a cover for more questionable activities, others said. —Kenneth P. Vogel, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2023 Luke Combs fans finally have a name and album cover for his upcoming project, out March 24. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2023 So, think about swapping that duvet cover for a washable blanket or quilt. —Korin Miller, Health, 26 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French coverir, covrir, from Latin cooperire, from co- + operire to close, cover First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing cover air cover break cover blow one's cover cover charge cover crop cover all the bases cover/hide a multitude of sins cover-all cover one's/someone's ass cover letter cover every base cover one's tracks cover oneself in/with glory cover story cover-up diplomatic cover from cover to cover first day cover gill cover ground cover tonneau cover under cover of anonymity under separate cover under (the) cover of darkness/night cover girl cloud cover cover glass cover band under cover re-cover cover the ground made a dive for cover dove for cover cover ground See More air cover break cover blow one's cover cover charge cover crop cover all the bases cover/hide a multitude of sins cover-all cover one's/someone's ass cover letter cover every base cover one's tracks cover oneself in/with glory cover story cover-up diplomatic cover from cover to cover first day cover gill cover ground cover tonneau cover under cover of anonymity under separate cover under (the) cover of darkness/night cover girl cloud cover cover glass cover band under cover re-cover cover the ground made a dive for cover dove for cover cover ground See More Kids Definition cover 1 of 2 verb cov·er ˈkəv-ər covered; covering ˈkəv-(ə-)riŋ 1 a : to guard from attack b : to have within range of one's guns c : to provide protection to or against : insure insurance that covers the traveler in any accident the policy covered water damage d : to maintain a check on especially by patrolling state police covering the highways 2 a : to hide something from sight or knowledge cover up a scandal b : to conceal something dishonest or embarrassing from notice cover for a friend in an investigation c : to act as a substitute or replacement covered for me during my vacation 3 a : to spread or lie over or on covered the child with a blanket water covered the floor b : to put something protective or concealing over cover the mouth while coughing 4 a : to deal with a test covering two chapters b : to provide or plan for plans covering an emergency 5 a : to have as one's territory or field of activity one salesperson covers the whole state b : to report news about covered the trial 6 : to pass over or through covered 10 miles a day 7 : to pay or provide for the payment of cover expenses coverable ˈkəv-(ə-)rə-bəl adjective coverer -ər-ər noun cover 2 of 2 noun 1 : something that protects, shelters, or conceals (as a natural shelter for an animal or natural features that shelter or conceal) 2 a : something that is placed over or about another thing (as the lid of a box or a sheet or blanket on a bed) b : a binding or case for a book or the front or back of such a binding c : something (as plants or snow) that covers the ground 3 : an envelope or wrapper for mail Legal Definition cover 1 of 2 transitive verb cov·er 1 : insure this policy covers other family drivers 2 : to give protection against or compensation or indemnification for doesn't cover flood damage intransitive verb : to obtain cover where the seller anticipatorily repudiates a contract and the buyer does not cover—Cosden Oil & Chemical Co. v. Karl O. Helm AG, 736 F.2d 1064 (1984) cover 2 of 2 noun : purchase of goods in substitution for those originally contracted for when the seller fails to fulfill the contract the buyer is always free to choose between cover and damages for nondelivery—Uniform Commercial Code also : the substituted goods Note: Under the Uniform Commercial Code, when a seller does not perform on a contract, the buyer has the option of covering, with the seller paying the difference between the cost of the cover and the original contract price, or seeking damages for nonperformance. Reselling is the seller's comparable remedy when a buyer does not perform under a contract. recovers verb present tense third-person singular of recover 1 as in regains to get again in one's possession after fishing around in the garbage for 10 minutes, I was able to recover my lost keys Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance regains retrieves recaptures reclaims reacquires repossesses recoups retakes replenishes gets back re-collects recruits rescues redeems repurchases Antonyms & Near Antonyms loses misplaces mislays 2 as in rebounds to regain a former or normal state after a disastrous first half, the team was able to recover and pull off a victory Synonyms & Similar Words rebounds revives rallies reanimates snaps back stages a comeback revitalizes comes back makes a comeback bounces (back) Antonyms & Near Antonyms fails declines worsens 3 as in heals to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness I see you're recovering well from the accident Synonyms & Similar Words heals improves recuperates survives recoups gains revives convalesces rallies snaps back mends comes back pulls round comes to comes around comes round recruits pulls through picks up cheers (up) perks (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms collapses fails comes down fades deteriorates weakens declines worsens ails languishes sinks degenerates sickens regresses withers wastes (away) wilts relapses See More 4 as in recycles to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product the process of recovering aluminum from old cans Synonyms & Similar Words recycles reclaims reuses reprocesses processes
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cover

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noun

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