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.
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(61) Can you cover for me on Friday/help me/ tell me how to get there?
(62) Inside the cover someone had inscribed the words 'To Thomas, with love'.
(63) These magazines cover all kinds of popular subjects such as motoring, gardening, photography and sports.
(64) Fell-runners who are out to win can cover the three miles in just over 15 minutes.
(65) The company tried to cover up its employment of illegal immigrants.
(66) Insurance companies try to persuade them to cover themselves against illness or death.
(67) The bank set aside £1.1 billion to cover bad debts from business failures.
(68) We all put £20 in/into the kitty to cover the cost of food.
(69) Cover the fish loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
(70) He was wearing a deerstalker hat with flaps to cover the ears.
(71) The rain does not matter as we are under cover.
(72) The leather cover of the new dictionary was embellished with gold letters.
(73) In severe cold, your fingers can freeze onto metal handles, so be sure to cover your hands.
(74) Cover the fish with aluminium foil and cook over a low heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
(75) The book aims to cover all aspects of city life.
(76) One mistake could blow your cover .
(76) Sentencedict.com is a online sentence dictionary, on which you can find good sentences for a large number of words.
(77) A sharp overhang of rock gave them cover.
(78) We attacked at night, under cover of darkness.
(79) Ambulance drivers provided only emergency cover during the dispute.
(80) They move under cover of darkness.
(81) I want to cover 100 miles by dark.
(82) His business was a cover for drug dealing.
(83) I've just spotted a mistake on the front cover.
(84) This check should cover all her expenses.
(85) We cover all areas of the curriculum.
(86) Leave it with the cover on.
(87) He started to destroy documents to cover his tracks.
(88) Arrangements for the escape were made under cover.
(89) They were hoping to cover 40 miles yesterday.
(90) There's a cover charge included in the total.
More similar words: uncover, cover up, recover, coverage, recovery, economic recovery, over and over, over, be over, get over, overall, oversee, all over, go over, governor, lay over, hand over, run over, over there, look over, make over, blow over, overlook, take over, talk over, turn over, moreover, overnight, overwhelm, think over.