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'cover' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'cover' with 20 example sentences.

cover noun

: a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

: bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

: the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

: the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

: a natural object that covers or envelops

: covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

: fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

: a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

: a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

: a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

cover verb

: provide with a covering or cause to be covered

: form a cover over

: span an interval of distance, space or time

: provide for

: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

: include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

: travel across or pass over

: be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

: hold within range of an aimed firearm

: to take an action to protect against future problems

: hide from view or knowledge

: protect or defend (a position in a game)

: maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

: protect by insurance

: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

: invest with a large or excessive amount of something

: help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

: be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

: spread over a surface to conceal or protect

: cover as if with a shroud

: copulate with a female, used especially of horses

: put something on top of something else

: play a higher card than the one previously played

: be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

: sit on (eggs)

: clothe, as if for protection from the elements

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  • You can't judge a book by its cover.
  • The walls were covered with wallpaper.
  • The upper part of the mountain is covered with snow.
  • Cover your eye like this please.
  • The bird was covered with white feathers.
  • The floor was covered with blood.
  • I read the book from cover to cover.
  • The police covered the body with a sheet.
  • The machine was covered in dust.
  • The mirror is covered with a white tissue.
  • The sky is covered in black clouds.
  • The swimming pool is covered in the winter.
  • The wall is partly covered with ivy.
  • He was covered with sweat.
  • I've got you covered.
  • He was covered with mud from head to foot.
  • She hid herself under the covers.
  • Why do people cover food with plastic wrap?
  • This pillow is covered with velvet.
  • The ground was covered with leaves.

    • Words related to 'cover'

    lid hide close wrap shelter

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