Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊvərt/

Definitions of covert

noun a shelter or hiding place

Example Sentences

A1 The spy carried out a covert operation.

A2 The covert mission was successful.

B1 The covert activities of the organization were exposed.

B2 The covert surveillance team gathered valuable information.

C1 The covert operation required meticulous planning.

C2 The covert nature of the operation was known only to a few high-ranking officials.

adjective not openly acknowledged or displayed

Example Sentences

A1 The spy operated in a covert manner to gather information.

A2 The covert operation was successful in retrieving the stolen goods.

B1 The covert surveillance team monitored the suspect's activities for weeks.

B2 The covert mission required careful planning and execution.

C1 The covert operation was carried out with precision and secrecy.

C2 The covert intelligence agency was known for its effective undercover operations.

Examples of covert in a Sentence

formal The covert operation was meticulously planned and executed by the intelligence agency.

informal I heard they're doing some covert stuff over at the old warehouse.

slang Let's keep this covert operation on the down low, okay?

figurative Her smile was like a covert signal that only he could understand.

Grammatical Forms of covert

past tense

coverted

plural

coverts

comparative

more covert

superlative

most covert

present tense

covert

future tense

will covert

perfect tense

have coverted

continuous tense

is covert

singular

covert

positive degree

covert

infinitive

to covert

gerund

coverting

participle

coverted

Origin and Evolution of covert

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'covert' originated from the Old French word 'covert' meaning 'covered, sheltered'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'covert' evolved from simply 'covered or sheltered' to also include 'hidden or secret'.