cover

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