Meaning of the word cover in English

What does cover mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cover

US /ˈkʌv.ɚ/

UK /ˈkʌv.ər/

to place something over or in front of (something else) in order to protect, conceal, or close it

Example:

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She used a blanket to cover the sleeping child.

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Snow covered the entire landscape.

Synonym:

blanket cloak conceal hide mask

to deal with (an amount or area)

Example:

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The insurance policy doesn't cover natural disasters.

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The report will cover all aspects of the problem.

Synonym:

include encompass deal with handle address

to travel a specified distance

Example:

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We need to cover 200 miles today.

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The athlete can cover a lot of ground quickly.

Synonym:

travel traverse cross go over

something that covers or is used for covering

Example:

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He removed the cover from the pot.

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The book has an attractive cover.

Synonym:

lid top wrapper sheath casing

a recording of a song or piece of music that has been previously recorded by another artist

Example:

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The band performed a great cover of a classic rock song.

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Her new album features several interesting covers.

Synonym:

remake rendition version