Cover /ˈkʌvə/

The meaning and definition of Cover, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A lid.
Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
“The soldiers took cover behind a ruined building.”

verb

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
“He covered the baby with a blanket.”
To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
“The blanket covered the baby.”

adjective

Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.

Synonyms impregnate

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