Pronunciation: /ˈkʌvər/

Definitions of cover

noun a thing that lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it

Example Sentences

A1 I put a cover on my bed to keep it clean.

A2 The book cover had a beautiful design.

B1 The report cover was blue with a logo on the front.

B2 The magazine cover featured a famous celebrity.

C1 The album cover art was created by a renowned artist.

C2 The dust jacket on the book cover was torn and worn from use.

verb to put something such as a lid or a cover on something else

Example Sentences

A1 She covers her head with a hat when it's sunny outside.

A2 The book cover is blue with a picture of a castle.

B1 The insurance policy covers damage to the car in case of an accident.

B2 The new software update will cover security vulnerabilities in the system.

C1 The investigation will cover all possible leads to find the suspect.

C2 The documentary will cover the history of the ancient civilization in great detail.

adjective having the purpose of protecting or concealing something

Example Sentences

A1 The book has a cover with a picture of a cat.

A2 She wore a cover-up over her swimsuit at the beach.

B1 The report provides a cover analysis of the current market trends.

B2 The cover story of the magazine featured a famous celebrity.

C1 The cover letter should highlight your key qualifications for the job.

C2 The undercover agent had to maintain his cover while infiltrating the criminal organization.

preposition used to indicate location or position on top of something

Example Sentences

A1 The blanket covered the sleeping baby.

A2 Please cover the pot with a lid while cooking.

B1 The insurance policy covers damage caused by fire.

B2 The report will cover all aspects of the project.

C1 The book covers a wide range of topics related to economics.

C2 The new law will cover issues that were previously not addressed.

Examples of cover in a Sentence

formal The insurance policy provides cover for a wide range of potential risks.

informal Make sure to bring an umbrella to cover yourself in case it rains.

slang I'll cover for you if you need to sneak out of work early.

figurative The new book cover caught my eye and I had to buy it.

Grammatical Forms of cover

past tense

covered

plural

covers

comparative

more covered

superlative

most covered

present tense

cover

future tense

will cover

perfect tense

have covered

continuous tense

covering

singular

cover

positive degree

cover

infinitive

to cover

gerund

covering

participle

covered

Origin and Evolution of cover

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'cover' originated from the Old French word 'covrir' which came from the Latin word 'cooperire' meaning to cover or overwhelm.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cover' has evolved to encompass a variety of meanings beyond just physical covering, such as protection, concealment, and inclusion.