What does cover mean in English? Meaning of cover definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "cover": a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
Noun
Meaning: a covering that serves to conceal or shelter somethingExample: a screen of trees afforded privacy
under cover of darkness
the brush provided a covert for game
the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the backgroundSynonyms: concealment
cover
covert
screenHyponyms: blind
camouflage
shoji
stalking-horseHypernyms: coveringMeaning of "cover": provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Verb
Meaning: provide with a covering or cause to be coveredExample: cover her face with a handkerchief
cover the child with a blanket
cover the grave with flowersSynonyms: coverHyponyms: aluminise
aluminize
apply
bank
bark
bedaub
beplaster
besmear
bind
blacklead
blanket
blindfold
blinker
block out
board up
bread
brush
butter
canopy
canvas
carpet
clapboard
cloak
coat
coif
concrete
cowl
crape
crepe
crown
daub
drape
dust
enclose
enfold
envelop
enwrap
face
feather
felt
flake
flash
foil
frost
grass
gravel
grease
hold
hood
ice
jacket
lag
laminate
lime
line
mask
mound over
mulch
oil
paint
pall
paper
parcel
paste
plank
plank over
plaster
plaster over
put on
recover
roof
sheathe
sheet
smear
smother
sod
spray
spread
spritz
steel
stick on
straw
surface
surround
tile
turf
veneer
wallpaper
wash
wax
white out
whiteout
wrap
wrap upAntonyms: expose
uncoverMeaning of "cover": bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
Noun
Meaning: bedding that keeps a person warm in bedExample: he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleepSynonyms: blanket
coverHyponyms: afghan
electric blanket
mackinaw
mackinaw blanket
manta
security blanketHypernyms: bed clothing
bedclothes
beddingMeaning of "cover": form a cover over
Verb
Meaning: form a cover overExample: The grass covered the graveSynonyms: cover
spread overHyponyms: blanket
bloody
cake
carpet
cloak
clothe
coat
drape
drown
flood
glaciate
grass
grass over
mantle
mist
mist over
overwhelm
robe
shroud
smother
strew
submergeHypernyms: adjoin
contact
meet
touchMeaning of "cover": the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
Noun
Meaning: the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of itExample: the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraftSynonyms: cover
covering
masking
screeningHypernyms: concealing
concealment
hidingMeaning of "cover": span an interval of distance, space or time
Verb
Meaning: span an interval of distance, space or timeExample: The war extended over five years
The period covered the turn of the century
My land extends over the hills on the horizon
This farm covers some 200 acres
The Archipelago continues for another 500 milesSynonyms: continue
cover
extendHyponyms: constellate
cross
dot
overlap
overspread
ridge
span
spread
stud
sweep
traverseHypernyms: beMeaning of "cover": the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
Noun
Meaning: the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a bookExample: the book had a leather bindingSynonyms: back
binding
book binding
coverHyponyms: half binding
three-quarter bindingHypernyms: protection
protective cover
protective coveringMeaning of "cover": provide for
Verb
Meaning: provide forExample: The grant doesn't cover my salarySynonyms: coverHypernyms: fulfil
fulfill
live up to
satisfyMeaning of "cover": a natural object that covers or envelops
Noun
Meaning: a natural object that covers or envelopsExample: under a covering of dust
the fox was flushed from its coverSynonyms: cover
covering
natural coveringHyponyms: bark
blanket
body covering
cap
case
chlamys
crust
eggshell
encrustation
envelope
floral envelope
hood
incrustation
indument
indumentum
indusium
integument
mantle
perianth
pericarp
peridium
perigone
perigonium
roof
sac
scale
seed vessel
sheath
shell
skim
slough
snowcap
test
theca
vestureHypernyms: natural objectMeaning of "cover": act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Verb
Meaning: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expressionExample: This book deals with incest
The course covered all of Western Civilization
The new book treats the history of ChinaSynonyms: address
cover
deal
handle
plow
treatHyponyms: discourse
discuss
talk about
theologise
theologizeHypernyms: broach
initiateMeaning of "cover": covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
Noun
Meaning: covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)Example: he removed the top of the carton
he couldn't get the top off of the bottle
put the cover back on the kettleSynonyms: cover
topHyponyms: cap
lid
manhole cover
screwtopHypernyms: coveringMeaning of "cover": include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Verb
Meaning: include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territoryExample: This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
this should cover everyone in the groupSynonyms: comprehend
cover
embrace
encompassHypernyms: includeMeaning of "cover": fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
Noun
Meaning: fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formationsExample: artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawalSynonyms: cover
covering fireHypernyms: fire
firingMeaning of "cover": travel across or pass over
Verb
Meaning: travel across or pass overExample: The caravan covered almost 100 miles each daySynonyms: cover
cross
cut across
cut through
get across
get over
pass over
track
traverseHyponyms: bridge
course
crisscross
drive
ford
hop
jaywalk
stride
take
tramp
walkHypernyms: go across
go through
passMeaning of "cover": a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
Noun
Meaning: a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drinkSynonyms: cover
cover chargeHypernyms: fixed charge
fixed cost
fixed costsMeaning of "cover": be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
Verb
Meaning: be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalismExample: Snow reported on China in the 1950's
The cub reporter covered New York CitySynonyms: cover
reportHypernyms: informMeaning of "cover": a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
Noun
Meaning: a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody elseExample: they made a cover of a Beatles' songSynonyms: cover
cover song
cover versionHypernyms: recordingMeaning of "cover": hold within range of an aimed firearm
Verb
Meaning: hold within range of an aimed firearmSynonyms: coverHypernyms: protectMeaning of "cover": a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
Noun
Meaning: a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)Example: her new name and passport are cover for her next assignmentSynonyms: coverHypernyms: concealing
concealment
hidingMeaning of "cover": to take an action to protect against future problems
Verb
Meaning: to take an action to protect against future problemsExample: Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourselfSynonyms: coverHypernyms: protectMeaning of "cover": hide from view or knowledge
Verb
Meaning: hide from view or knowledgeExample: The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White HouseSynonyms: cover
cover upHyponyms: gloss over
hush up
sleek over
whitewashHypernyms: conceal
hideMeaning of "cover": protect or defend (a position in a game)
Verb
Meaning: protect or defend (a position in a game)Example: he covered left fieldSynonyms: coverHyponyms: double-teamHypernyms: protectMeaning of "cover": maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
Verb
Meaning: maintain a check on; especially by patrollingExample: The second officer covered the top floorSynonyms: coverHypernyms: ascertain
assure
check
control
ensure
insure
see
see to itMeaning of "cover": protect by insurance
Verb
Meaning: protect by insuranceExample: The insurance won't cover thisSynonyms: cover
insure
underwriteHyponyms: indemnify
reinsureHypernyms: guarantee
warrantMeaning of "cover": make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Verb
Meaning: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualitiesExample: he is compensating for being a bad fatherSynonyms: compensate
cover
overcompensateHypernyms: compensate
correct
counterbalance
even off
even out
even up
make upMeaning of "cover": invest with a large or excessive amount of something
Verb
Meaning: invest with a large or excessive amount of somethingExample: She covered herself with glorySynonyms: coverHypernyms: empower
endow
endue
gift
indue
investMeaning of "cover": help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
Verb
Meaning: help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilitiesExample: She is covering for our secretary who is ill this weekSynonyms: coverHypernyms: deputise
deputize
step in
substituteMeaning of "cover": be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
Verb
Meaning: be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost ofExample: Is this enough to cover the check?Synonyms: coverHypernyms: beMeaning of "cover": spread over a surface to conceal or protect
Verb
Meaning: spread over a surface to conceal or protectExample: This paint covers wellSynonyms: coverHypernyms: conceal
hideMeaning of "cover": cover as if with a shroud
Verb
Meaning: cover as if with a shroudExample: The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mysterySynonyms: cover
enshroud
hide
shroudHypernyms: enclose
enfold
envelop
enwrap
wrapMeaning of "cover": copulate with a female, used especially of horses
Verb
Meaning: copulate with a female, used especially of horsesExample: The horse covers the mareSynonyms: breed
coverHypernyms: copulate
couple
mate
pairMeaning of "cover": put something on top of something else
Verb
Meaning: put something on top of something elseExample: cover the meat with a lot of gravySynonyms: cover
overlayHyponyms: splashMeaning of "cover": play a higher card than the one previously played
Verb
Meaning: play a higher card than the one previously playedExample: Smith covered againSynonyms: coverHypernyms: playMeaning of "cover": be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
Verb
Meaning: be responsible for guarding an opponent in a gameSynonyms: coverHypernyms: protectMeaning of "cover": sit on (eggs)
Verb
Meaning: sit on (eggs)Example: Birds brood
The female covers the eggsSynonyms: brood
cover
hatch
incubateHypernyms: multiply
procreate
reproduceMeaning of "cover": clothe, as if for protection from the elements
Verb
Meaning: clothe, as if for protection from the elementsExample: cover your head!Synonyms: cover
wrap upHypernyms: apparel
clothe
dress
enclothe
fit out
garb
garment
habilitate
raiment
togAdjective: A lid.A hiding from view.A front and back of a book or magazine.A top sheet of a bed.A cover charge. There's a $15 cover tonight.A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner. 1897, Winston Churchill, chapter 1, The Celebrity[1]: When I gave a dinner there was generally a cover laid for him. I liked the man for his own sake, and even had he promised to turn out a celebrity it would have had no weight with me. We need to set another cover for the Smith party.1897, Winston Churchill, chapter 1, The Celebrity[1]: When I gave a dinner there was generally a cover laid for him. I liked the man for his own sake, and even had he promised to turn out a celebrity it would have had no weight with me.(music) A rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.(cricket) A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position.(topology) A set (more often known as a family) of sets, whose union contains the given set. The open intervals are a cover for the real numbers.(philately) An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.(military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.(law) In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods contracted for after a seller has breached a contract of sale by failure to deliver the goods contracted for.(insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.(espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative, cover storyThe portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above. (Can we find and add a quotation of Knight to this entry?)In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.Synonyms:
lid, canvas, sheet, mask, screen, cap, envelope, roof, jacket, front, umbrella, dress, top, tent, coating, disguise, semblance, wrapper, seal, facade, sheath, bark, clothing, integument, hood, guise, overlay, coverlet, tarpaulin, cloak, camouflage, paint, spread, caparison, veneer, ceiling, varnish, masquerade, binding, marquee, dome, shroud, pretense, veil, case, stopper, polish, covering, drop, awning, put-on, canopy, parasol, false front, smoke screen, window-dressing, wraps, tarp, tegument, fig leaf, front, shelter, screen, sanctuary, defense, harbor, covert, drop, camouflage, haven, guard, protection, safety, refuge, security, asylum, concealment, port, retreat, harborage, protect, coat, blanket, shroud, enclose, dress, bury, layer, overcast, shield, mantle, eclipse, crown, surface, daub, disguise, stash, hood, carpet, overlay, cache, cloak, camouflage, house, curtain, clothe, screen, envelop, superimpose, veil, canopy, enfold, conceal, invest, cap, mask, enshroud, shade, ensconce, obscure, secrete, put on, overspread, superpose, encase, board up, bush up, cover up, do on the sly, set on, fend, shield, bulwark, shelter, house, screen, reinforce, safeguard, defend, secure, watch over, reach, involve, examine, encompass, comprise, survey, incorporate, consider, suffice, comprehend, embrace, embody, meet, deal with, provide for, be enough, refer to, take account of, relate, detail, broadcast, investigate, recount, report, narrate, tell of, write up, offset, insure, balance, relieve, counterbalance, substitute, double for, make good, make up for, stand in for, take over, take the rap for, do, track, range, traverse, cross, trek, pass over, journey over, pass through,
Antonyms:
reality, danger, uncover, unmask, unwrap, disregard, ignore, exclude, reveal, lay bare, open, expose, show, let go, tell, take out, lay out, abandon, forget, leave alone, surrender, endanger, uncover, harm, injure, unwrap, disregard, ignore, exclude, open, lay open, hurt, lay bare, lay out, reveal, abandon, forget, leave alone, exclude, ignore, reject, uncover, unwrap, disregard, fail, neglect, divide, separate, lay bare, lay out, reveal, abandon, forget, leave alone, conceal, hide, suppress, uncover, unwrap, disregard, ignore, exclude, lay bare, lay out, reveal, abandon, forget, leave alone, uncover, unwrap, disregard, ignore, exclude, lay bare, lay out, reveal, abandon, forget, leave alone, uncover, unwrap, disregard, ignore, exclude, stay, lay bare, lay out, reveal, abandon, forget, leave alone,