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cover

verb
/ˈkʌvər/

Meaning

to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
to place something over or on top of something else to protect or hide it

Example Sentences

Please cover the food to keep it fresh.

She used a blanket to cover the sleeping child.

Example Expressions

cover up

Synonyms

protect, shield, hide, conceal, wrap
Entry 1
protect, shield, hide, conceal
Entry 2
conceal, shield, hide, wrap, protect

Antonyms

expose, uncover, reveal
Entry 1
expose, uncover, reveal
Entry 2
expose, uncover

Collocations

cover up, cover story, cover ground, book cover, cover charge, cover page, cover letter
Entry 1
cover up, cover story, cover ground, book cover
Entry 2
cover story, cover charge, cover page, cover letter

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