Undercover

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Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌkʌvər/

Definitions of undercover

adjective used to describe someone or something that is working or operating secretly or undercover

Example Sentences

A1 The detective went undercover to solve the case.

A2 The undercover agent was able to gather valuable information.

B1 The journalist worked undercover to expose the corruption.

B2 The undercover operation was successful in dismantling the criminal organization.

C1 The undercover investigation lasted for months before any arrests were made.

C2 The undercover officer had to maintain his cover even under extreme pressure.

adverb used to describe an action that is done secretly or in a hidden manner

Example Sentences

A1 The detective went undercover to catch the thief.

A2 She worked undercover at the company to gather information for her investigation.

B1 The journalist went undercover to expose corruption within the government.

B2 The spy operated undercover for years without being detected.

C1 The undercover operation was successful in dismantling the criminal organization.

C2 The undercover agent's true identity was never revealed during the mission.

Examples of undercover in a Sentence

formal The detective went undercover to gather information on the criminal organization.

informal I heard that Sarah is going undercover for her latest assignment.

slang The cops are sending someone undercover to bust the drug ring.

figurative She felt like she was living undercover, hiding her true self from the world.

Grammatical Forms of undercover

past tense

undercovered

plural

undercovers

comparative

more undercover

superlative

most undercover

present tense

undercover

future tense

will undercover

perfect tense

have undercover

continuous tense

is undercover

singular

undercover

positive degree

undercover

infinitive

to undercover

gerund

undercovering

participle

undercovered

Origin and Evolution of undercover

First Known Use: 1660 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'undercover' originated from the combination of 'under' and 'cover' in English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone working in secret or undercover, the term has evolved to encompass various covert activities and operations conducted by individuals or organizations.