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cover
noun(cov-er)a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
Synonyms: cover song, cover version,
Examples:
They made a cover of a Beatles' song.
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verb(cov-er)form a cover over
Synonyms: spread over,
Examples:
The grass covered the grave.
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verb(cov-er)clothe, as if for protection from the elements
Synonyms: wrap up,
Examples:
Cover your head!.
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noun(cov-er)a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
Synonyms: cover charge,
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noun(cov-er)the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
Examples:
The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft.
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verb(cov-er)travel across or pass over
Examples:
The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day.
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verb(cov-er)span an interval of distance, space or time
Examples:
The period covered the turn of the century.
This farm covers some 200 acres.
This farm covers some 200 acres.
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noun(cov-er)a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
Examples:
Under cover of darkness.
The brush provided a covert for game.
The brush provided a covert for game.
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verb(cov-er)include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Examples:
This should cover everyone in the group.
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noun(cov-er)fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
Synonyms: covering fire,
Examples:
Artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal.
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verb(cov-er)put something on top of something else
Synonyms: overlay,
Examples:
Cover the meat with a lot of gravy.
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noun(cov-er)a natural object that covers or envelops
Synonyms: covering, natural covering,
Examples:
Under a covering of dust.
The fox was flushed from its cover.
The fox was flushed from its cover.
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noun(cov-er)the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
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verb(cov-er)make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Synonyms: compensate, overcompensate,
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noun(cov-er)bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
Synonyms: blanket,
Examples:
He pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep.
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verb(cov-er)hide from view or knowledge
Synonyms: cover up,
Examples:
The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House.
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verb(cov-er)be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
Synonyms: report,
Examples:
The cub reporter covered New York City.
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noun(cov-er)covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
Synonyms: top,
Examples:
Put the cover back on the kettle.
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verb(cov-er)act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Examples:
The course covered all of Western Civilization.
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verb(cov-er)sit on (eggs)
Examples:
The female covers the eggs.
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verb(cov-er)protect by insurance
Synonyms: insure, underwrite,
Examples:
The insurance won't cover this.
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verb(cov-er)copulate with a female, used especially of horses
Synonyms: breed,
Examples:
The horse covers the mare.
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noun(cov-er)a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
Examples:
Her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment.
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verb(cov-er)be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
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verb(cov-er)be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
Examples:
Is this enough to cover the check?.
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verb(cov-er)help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
Examples:
She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week.
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verb(cov-er)hold within range of an aimed firearm
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verb(cov-er)invest with a large or excessive amount of something
Examples:
She covered herself with glory.
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verb(cov-er)maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
Examples:
The second officer covered the top floor.
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verb(cov-er)play a higher card than the one previously played
Examples:
Smith covered again.
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verb(cov-er)protect or defend (a position in a game)
Examples:
He covered left field.
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verb(cov-er)provide for
Examples:
The grant doesn't cover my salary.
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verb(cov-er)provide with a covering or cause to be covered
Antonyms: uncover,
Examples:
Cover her face with a handkerchief.
Cover the child with a blanket.
Cover the grave with flowers.
Cover the child with a blanket.
Cover the grave with flowers.
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verb(cov-er)spread over a surface to conceal or protect
Examples:
This paint covers well.
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verb(cov-er)to take an action to protect against future problems
Examples:
Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself.