What does COVER mean?

Definition of "Cover" 1. Parts of Speech

Verb, noun, adjective

2. Definitions

As a verb, "cover" means to place something over or upon, to protect or conceal something, to provide or be sufficient for, to include or deal with something, or to report or write about something. As a noun, "cover" means something that is placed over or upon something else, such as a lid or a blanket, or an item of clothing worn over other clothing. As an adjective, "cover" means to be in a position to protect something or to provide a sufficient amount of something.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈkʌvər/

UK: /ˈkʌvər/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "cover" originated from the Old English word "cowerian," meaning to protect or defend. It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in everyday language and can refer to a wide variety of actions and objects, such as covering a book with a jacket, covering a wound with a bandage, or covering a story in the news.

5. Synonyms

As a verb: hide, shield, protect, conceal, wrap, encompass, include, report, write about.

As a noun: lid, top, cap, blanket, coat, jacket, sheath.

As an adjective: protective, sufficient, adequate, inclusive.

6. Related Words

Other related 5 letter words include: covert, crave, coven, cower, cowry, and crape.

7. Example Sentences

As a verb:

• She covered the cake with frosting.
• They covered their tracks by erasing their browser history.
• The new policy covers all employees, regardless of their position.
• The newspaper covered the story in great detail.

As a noun: