Synonym: comprise, conceal, consist of, contain, hide, include, involve, protect, shelter. Antonym: uncover. Similar words: uncover, cover up, recover, coverage, recovery, economic recovery, over and over, over. Meaning: ['kʌvə] 
n. 1. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something 2. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed 3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it 4. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book 5. a natural object that covers or envelops 6. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) 7. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations 8. a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink 9. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else 10. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent). v. 1. provide with a covering or cause to be covered 2. form a cover over 3. span an interval of distance, space or time 4. provide for 5. deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression 6. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory 7. travel across or pass over 8. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism 9. hold within range of an aimed firearm 10. to take an action to protect against future problems 11. hide from view or knowledge 12. protect or defend (a position in a game) 13. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling 14. protect by insurance 15. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities 16. invest with a large or excessive amount of something 17. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities 18. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of 19. spread over a surface to conceal or protect 20. cover as if with a shroud 21. copulate with a female, used especially of horses 22. put something on top of something else 23. play a higher card than the one previously played 24. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game 25. sit on (eggs) 26. clothe, as if for protection from the elements.
n. 1. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something 2. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed 3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it 4. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book 5. a natural object that covers or envelops 6. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) 7. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations 8. a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink 9. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else 10. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent). v. 1. provide with a covering or cause to be covered 2. form a cover over 3. span an interval of distance, space or time 4. provide for 5. deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression 6. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory 7. travel across or pass over 8. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism 9. hold within range of an aimed firearm 10. to take an action to protect against future problems 11. hide from view or knowledge 12. protect or defend (a position in a game) 13. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling 14. protect by insurance 15. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities 16. invest with a large or excessive amount of something 17. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities 18. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of 19. spread over a surface to conceal or protect 20. cover as if with a shroud 21. copulate with a female, used especially of horses 22. put something on top of something else 23. play a higher card than the one previously played 24. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game 25. sit on (eggs) 26. clothe, as if for protection from the elements. 
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(31) Leftover food and unwashed dishes cover the dirty counters.
(32) The cover of the dictionary has been torn off.
(33) He threw a warm cover over his sleeping wife.
(34) He has dug up the tiles that cover the floor and left them in a heap.
(35) These courses cover a twelve-week period and are organised into three four-week modules.
(36) I'm rather disturbed by the way the company tried to cover up the truth.
(37) Put the bulbs in a bowl and cover them over with soil.
(38) A small party stole up on the bridge under cover of darkness.
(39) Questions also cover much broader aspects of general health and fitness.
(40) A reporter was dispatched to Naples to cover the riot.
(41) They decided to cover in the passage between the main building and the annex.
(42) No legal aid was available to cover representation before tribunals.
(43) Other insurers will allow you to bolt on critical illness cover to standard life cover.
(44) Paint won't cover the mark on the wall,so we shall have to paper over it.
(45) One metre of fabric is sufficient to cover the exterior of an 18-in-diameter hatbox.
(46) She sprawled on the bed as he had left her,[www.Sentencedict.com] not even moving to cover herself up.
(47) Be sure to cover the fruit with plenty of streusel.
(48) It's difficult to lift off the cover of the box.
(49) He'd do anything to cover his ass, including lie, cheat and murder.
(50) The insurance will cover the costs of repatriating you and your family in the case of an accident.
(51) How much growth is needed to cover the sadness out of a mirage.
(52) We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food.
(53) If suggested improvements are not carried out, we have the right to suspend the insurance cover.
(54) A cover letter should never exceed one page; often a far shorter letter will suffice.
(55) A sudden peal of thunder leaves no time to cover the ears.
(56) A good cyclist can cover distances of over a hundred miles a day.
(57) The light was so bright that I had to cover my eyes.
(58) The book has a diagonal black stripe on the cover.
(59) Tropical rain forests used to cover 10% of the Earth's surface.
(60) The snipers picked the soldiers off one by one as they ran for cover.
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