A2verb 1K

Cover

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkʌvə(r)/","/ˈkʌvəz/","/ˈkʌvəd/","/ˈkʌvərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkʌvər/","/ˈkʌvərz/","/ˈkʌvərd/","/ˈkʌvərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Cover

to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it

In simple words: to put something over or on top of something else

Cover in a sentence

• Please cover the pot so that the food doesn't get cold.
• The report will cover the main findings of the study.
• She decided to cover her tattoo with makeup for the event.
• The book will cover various topics related to history.
• The game is designed to cover all age groups.
• You need to cover yourself with sunscreen before going to the beach.
• They built a cover for the pool to keep it clean.
• The soldiers took cover during the attack.

How to use Cover

Use 'cover' when talking about hiding or protecting something. It can be both physical (like a blanket) and metaphorical (like a topic). Avoid using in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

cover + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'cover' on a book that hides its content — you 'cover' it to protect or hide.

Related words

Collocations with Cover

• completely
• entirely
• loosely
• try to
• use something to
• with
• completely
• in
• with
• completely
• in
• with
• barely
• hardly
• help (to)
• be intended to
• be extended to
• barely
• hardly
• help (to)
• be intended to
• be extended to
• against
• for

Synonyms for Cover

• hide
• shield
• protect
• envelop
• screen

Opposites of Cover

• uncover
• reveal

Common mistakes with Cover

• Confused with 'discover' — forgetting that 'cover' means to place something over.
• Using as a noun without context — 'the cover' can be unclear without specifying what is covered.
• Wrong verb form — using 'covering' when the simple present 'covers' is needed.

Frequently asked questions about Cover

What does Cover mean?

to put something over or on top of something else

What is the definition of Cover?

to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it

How do you use Cover in a sentence?

Please cover the pot so that the food doesn't get cold.

Can you give another example of Cover?

The report will cover the main findings of the study.

What are synonyms for Cover?

Common alternatives include hide, shield, protect, envelop, screen.

What is the opposite of Cover?

Opposite meanings include uncover, reveal.

What words go with Cover?

It commonly pairs with completely, entirely, loosely, try to, use something to, with, completely, in, with, completely, in, with, barely, hardly, help (to), be intended to, be extended to, barely, hardly, help (to), be intended to, be extended to, against, for.

What are common mistakes when using Cover?

Confused with 'discover' — forgetting that 'cover' means to place something over. Using as a noun without context — 'the cover' can be unclear without specifying what is covered. Wrong verb form — using 'covering' when the simple present 'covers' is needed.

How do you pronounce Cover?

US: /["/ˈkʌvər/","/ˈkʌvərz/","/ˈkʌvərd/","/ˈkʌvərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌvə(r)/","/ˈkʌvəz/","/ˈkʌvəd/","/ˈkʌvərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cover?

Use 'cover' when talking about hiding or protecting something. It can be both physical (like a blanket) and metaphorical (like a topic). Avoid using in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Cover?

"Cover" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.