COVER as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
   Synonym(s)
   • covering fire (what does covering fire mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • fire (what does fire mean?)
   • firing (what does firing mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
2. Meaning
   • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
   Synonym(s)
   • covering (what does covering mean?)
   • masking (what does masking mean?)
   • screening (what does screening mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • concealment (what does concealment mean?)
   • concealing (what does concealing mean?)
   • hiding (what does hiding mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dissemble (what does dissemble mean?)
   • cloak (what does cloak mean?)
   • mask (what does mask mean?)
   • shield (what does shield mean?)
   • screen (what does screen mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • cover up (what does cover up mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
   Usage Example(s)
   • her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • concealment (what does concealment mean?)
   • concealing (what does concealing mean?)
   • hiding (what does hiding mean?)
4. Meaning
   • the front and back covering of a book
   Synonym(s)
   • back (what does back mean?)
   • binding (what does binding mean?)
   • book binding (what does book binding mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the book had a leather binding
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • protective covering (what does protective covering mean?)
   • protective cover (what does protective cover mean?)
   • protection (what does protection mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • half binding (what does half binding mean?)
   • three-quarter binding (what does three-quarter binding mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • back (what does back mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • spread over (what does spread over mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • bind (what does bind mean?)
5. Meaning
   • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
   Synonym(s)
   • blanket (what does blanket mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • bedclothes (what does bedclothes mean?)
   • bed clothing (what does bed clothing mean?)
   • bedding (what does bedding mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • afghan (what does afghan mean?)
   • electric blanket (what does electric blanket mean?)
   • mackinaw (what does mackinaw mean?)
   • Mackinaw blanket (what does Mackinaw blanket mean?)
   • manta (what does manta mean?)
   • security blanket (what does security blanket mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
   Synonym(s)
   • cover song (what does cover song mean?)
   • cover version (what does cover version mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • they made a cover of a Beatles” song
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • recording (what does recording mean?)
7. Meaning
   • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
   Synonym(s)
   • concealment (what does concealment mean?)
   • covert (what does covert mean?)
   • screen (what does screen mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • they crouched behind the screen
   • under cover of darkness
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • covering (what does covering mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • blind (what does blind mean?)
   • camouflage (what does camouflage mean?)
   • shoji (what does shoji mean?)
   • stalking-horse (what does stalking-horse mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • spread over (what does spread over mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
8. Meaning
   • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
   Synonym(s)
   • top (what does top mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he removed the top of the carton
   • he couldn”t get the top off of the bottle
   • put the cover back on the kettle
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • covering (what does covering mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cap (what does cap mean?)
   • lid (what does lid mean?)
   • manhole cover (what does manhole cover mean?)
   • screwtop (what does screwtop mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • overlay (what does overlay mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
9. Meaning
   • a natural object that covers or envelops
   Synonym(s)
   • covering (what does covering mean?)
   • natural covering (what does natural covering mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • under a covering of dust
   • the fox was flushed from its cover
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • natural object (what does natural object mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • scale (what does scale mean?)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • test (what does test mean?)
   • body covering (what does body covering mean?)
   • sheath (what does sheath mean?)
   • case (what does case mean?)
   • integument (what does integument mean?)
   • blanket (what does blanket mean?)
   • mantle (what does mantle mean?)
   • crust (what does crust mean?)
   • incrustation (what does incrustation mean?)
   • encrustation (what does encrustation mean?)
   • envelope (what does envelope mean?)
   • indumentum (what does indumentum mean?)
   • indument (what does indument mean?)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • eggshell (what does eggshell mean?)
   • skim (what does skim mean?)
   • slough (what does slough mean?)
   • snowcap (what does snowcap mean?)
   • vesture (what does vesture mean?)
   • peridium (what does peridium mean?)
   • pericarp (what does pericarp mean?)
   • seed vessel (what does seed vessel mean?)
   • perianth (what does perianth mean?)
   • chlamys (what does chlamys mean?)
   • floral envelope (what does floral envelope mean?)
   • perigone (what does perigone mean?)
   • perigonium (what does perigonium mean?)
   • theca (what does theca mean?)
   • sac (what does sac mean?)
   • indusium (what does indusium mean?)
   • bark (what does bark mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • spread over (what does spread over mean?)
10. Meaning
    • a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink
    Synonym(s)
    • cover charge (what does cover charge mean?)
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • fixed charge (what does fixed charge mean?)
    • fixed cost (what does fixed cost mean?)
    • fixed costs (what does fixed costs mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)

COVER as VERB

1. Meaning
   • clothe, as if for protection from the elements
   Synonym(s)
   • wrap up (what does wrap up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • cover your head!
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothe (what does clothe mean?)
   • enclothe (what does enclothe mean?)
   • garb (what does garb mean?)
   • raiment (what does raiment mean?)
   • tog (what does tog mean?)
   • garment (what does garment mean?)
   • habilitate (what does habilitate mean?)
   • fit out (what does fit out mean?)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • covering (what does covering mean?)
2. Meaning
   • sit on (eggs)
   Synonym(s)
   • brood (what does brood mean?)
   • hatch (what does hatch mean?)
   • incubate (what does incubate mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Birds brood
   • The female covers the eggs
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • reproduce (what does reproduce mean?)
   • procreate (what does procreate mean?)
   • multiply (what does multiply mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • brooding (what does brooding mean?)
   • incubation (what does incubation mean?)
   • incubator (what does incubator mean?)
   • brooder (what does brooder mean?)
   • hatch (what does hatch mean?)
   • hatching (what does hatching mean?)
   • brood (what does brood mean?)
   • incubator (what does incubator mean?)
   • brooder (what does brooder mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • sit down (what does sit down mean?)
   • sit (what does sit mean?)
3. Meaning
   • protect by insurance
   Synonym(s)
   • insure (what does insure mean?)
   • underwrite (what does underwrite mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The insurance won”t cover this
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • guarantee (what does guarantee mean?)
   • warrant (what does warrant mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • reinsure (what does reinsure mean?)
   • indemnify (what does indemnify mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • insurance broker (what does insurance broker mean?)
   • insurance agent (what does insurance agent mean?)
   • general agent (what does general agent mean?)
   • underwriter (what does underwriter mean?)
   • insurance company (what does insurance company mean?)
   • insurance firm (what does insurance firm mean?)
   • insurer (what does insurer mean?)
   • insurance underwriter (what does insurance underwriter mean?)
   • underwriter (what does underwriter mean?)
   • insurance company (what does insurance company mean?)
   • insurance firm (what does insurance firm mean?)
   • insurer (what does insurer mean?)
   • insurance underwriter (what does insurance underwriter mean?)
   • underwriter (what does underwriter mean?)
   • insurance (what does insurance mean?)
   • coverage (what does coverage mean?)
   • insurance coverage (what does insurance coverage mean?)
4. Meaning
   • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
   Synonym(s)
   • report (what does report mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Snow reported on China in the 1950′’s
   • The cub reporter covered New York City
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • inform (what does inform mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • coverage (what does coverage mean?)
   • reporting (what does reporting mean?)
   • reportage (what does reportage mean?)
   • report (what does report mean?)
   • account (what does account mean?)
   • report (what does report mean?)
   • news report (what does news report mean?)
   • story (what does story mean?)
   • account (what does account mean?)
   • write up (what does write up mean?)
   • reporter (what does reporter mean?)
   • newsman (what does newsman mean?)
   • newsperson (what does newsperson mean?)
   • coverage (what does coverage mean?)
   • reporting (what does reporting mean?)
   • reportage (what does reportage mean?)
   • coverage (what does coverage mean?)
   • reporting (what does reporting mean?)
   • reportage (what does reportage mean?)
5. Meaning
   • maintain a check on
   • especially by patrolling
   Usage Example(s)
   • The second officer covered the top floor
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • see (what does see mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • insure (what does insure mean?)
   • see to it (what does see to it mean?)
   • ensure (what does ensure mean?)
   • control (what does control mean?)
   • ascertain (what does ascertain mean?)
   • assure (what does assure mean?)
6. Meaning
   • deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression
   Synonym(s)
   • address (what does address mean?)
   • deal (what does deal mean?)
   • handle (what does handle mean?)
   • plow (what does plow mean?)
   • treat (what does treat mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • This book deals with incest
   • The course covered all of Western Civilization
   • The new book treats the history of China
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • broach (what does broach mean?)
   • initiate (what does initiate mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • theologize (what does theologize mean?)
   • theologise (what does theologise mean?)
   • discourse (what does discourse mean?)
   • talk about (what does talk about mean?)
   • discuss (what does discuss mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • discussion (what does discussion mean?)
   • treatment (what does treatment mean?)
   • discourse (what does discourse mean?)
   • coverage (what does coverage mean?)
7. Meaning
   • hold within range of an aimed firearm
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • protect (what does protect mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • covering fire (what does covering fire mean?)
8. Meaning
   • protect or defend (a position in a game)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he covered left field
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • protect (what does protect mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • double-team (what does double-team mean?)
9. Meaning
   • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
   Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • protect (what does protect mean?)
10. Meaning
    • play a higher card than the one previously played
    Usage Example(s)
    • Smith covered again
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • play (what does play mean?)
11. Meaning
    • form a cover over
    Synonym(s)
    • spread over (what does spread over mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The grass covered the grave
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • touch (what does touch mean?)
    • adjoin (what does adjoin mean?)
    • meet (what does meet mean?)
    • contact (what does contact mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • flood (what does flood mean?)
    • bloody (what does bloody mean?)
    • mist (what does mist mean?)
    • mist over (what does mist over mean?)
    • glaciate (what does glaciate mean?)
    • strew (what does strew mean?)
    • grass (what does grass mean?)
    • grass over (what does grass over mean?)
    • coat (what does coat mean?)
    • cake (what does cake mean?)
    • submerge (what does submerge mean?)
    • drown (what does drown mean?)
    • overwhelm (what does overwhelm mean?)
    • mantle (what does mantle mean?)
    • blanket (what does blanket mean?)
    • carpet (what does carpet mean?)
    • smother (what does smother mean?)
    • shroud (what does shroud mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • binding (what does binding mean?)
    • book binding (what does book binding mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
    • back (what does back mean?)
    • screen (what does screen mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
    • covert (what does covert mean?)
    • concealment (what does concealment mean?)
    • covering (what does covering mean?)
    • natural covering (what does natural covering mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
12. Meaning
    • provide with a covering or cause to be covered
    Usage Example(s)
    • cover her face with a handkerchief
    • cover the child with a blanket
    • cover the grave with flowers
    Antonym(s)
    • uncover (what does uncover mean?)
    • expose (what does expose mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • frost (what does frost mean?)
    • frost (what does frost mean?)
    • daub (what does daub mean?)
    • smear (what does smear mean?)
    • roof (what does roof mean?)
    • mulch (what does mulch mean?)
    • turf (what does turf mean?)
    • bank (what does bank mean?)
    • carpet (what does carpet mean?)
    • carpet (what does carpet mean?)
    • board up (what does board up mean?)
    • bedaub (what does bedaub mean?)
    • besmear (what does besmear mean?)
    • bark (what does bark mean?)
    • coat (what does coat mean?)
    • surface (what does surface mean?)
    • butter (what does butter mean?)
    • lather (what does lather mean?)
    • wallpaper (what does wallpaper mean?)
    • paper (what does paper mean?)
    • canvas (what does canvas mean?)
    • paper (what does paper mean?)
    • oil (what does oil mean?)
    • wax (what does wax mean?)
    • veneer (what does veneer mean?)
    • grease (what does grease mean?)
    • wash (what does wash mean?)
    • line (what does line mean?)
    • face (what does face mean?)
    • feather (what does feather mean?)
    • wrap (what does wrap mean?)
    • wrap up (what does wrap up mean?)
    • spritz (what does spritz mean?)
    • felt (what does felt mean?)
    • paste (what does paste mean?)
    • coif (what does coif mean?)
    • hold (what does hold mean?)
    • jacket (what does jacket mean?)
    • foil (what does foil mean?)
    • white-out (what does white-out mean?)
    • flash (what does flash mean?)
    • pall (what does pall mean?)
    • sod (what does sod mean?)
    • bind (what does bind mean?)
    • plank (what does plank mean?)
    • plank over (what does plank over mean?)
    • parcel (what does parcel mean?)
    • flake (what does flake mean?)
    • recover (what does recover mean?)
    • hood (what does hood mean?)
    • cowl (what does cowl mean?)
    • clapboard (what does clapboard mean?)
    • canopy (what does canopy mean?)
    • bread (what does bread mean?)
    • blinker (what does blinker mean?)
    • blindfold (what does blindfold mean?)
    • aluminize (what does aluminize mean?)
    • aluminise (what does aluminise mean?)
    • crown (what does crown mean?)
    • sheet (what does sheet mean?)
    • tile (what does tile mean?)
    • lag (what does lag mean?)
    • mask (what does mask mean?)
    • mask (what does mask mean?)
    • block out (what does block out mean?)
    • mask (what does mask mean?)
    • blanket (what does blanket mean?)
    • plaster (what does plaster mean?)
    • plaster over (what does plaster over mean?)
    • stick on (what does stick on mean?)
    • plaster (what does plaster mean?)
    • paint (what does paint mean?)
    • put on (what does put on mean?)
    • apply (what does apply mean?)
    • laminate (what does laminate mean?)
    • spray (what does spray mean?)
    • brush (what does brush mean?)
    • frost (what does frost mean?)
    • ice (what does ice mean?)
    • smother (what does smother mean?)
    • surround (what does surround mean?)
    • envelop (what does envelop mean?)
    • enfold (what does enfold mean?)
    • enwrap (what does enwrap mean?)
    • wrap (what does wrap mean?)
    • enclose (what does enclose mean?)
    • sheathe (what does sheathe mean?)
    • crape (what does crape mean?)
    • crepe (what does crepe mean?)
    • concrete (what does concrete mean?)
    • blacklead (what does blacklead mean?)
    • grass (what does grass mean?)
    • gravel (what does gravel mean?)
    • lime (what does lime mean?)
    • mound over (what does mound over mean?)
    • straw (what does straw mean?)
    • spread (what does spread mean?)
    • drape (what does drape mean?)
    • dust (what does dust mean?)
    • plaster (what does plaster mean?)
    • steel (what does steel mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • binding (what does binding mean?)
    • book binding (what does book binding mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
    • back (what does back mean?)
    • screen (what does screen mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
    • covert (what does covert mean?)
    • concealment (what does concealment mean?)
    • covering (what does covering mean?)
13. Meaning
    • put something on top of something else
    Synonym(s)
    • overlay (what does overlay mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • cover the meat with a lot of gravy
    Hyponym(s)
    • splash (what does splash mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • top (what does top mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
    • sheathing (what does sheathing mean?)
    • overlay (what does overlay mean?)
    • overlayer (what does overlayer mean?)
    • sheathing (what does sheathing mean?)
    • overlay (what does overlay mean?)
    • overlayer (what does overlayer mean?)
14. Meaning
    • copulate with a female, used especially of horses
    Synonym(s)
    • breed (what does breed mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The horse covers the mare
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • copulate (what does copulate mean?)
    • mate (what does mate mean?)
    • pair (what does pair mean?)
    • couple (what does couple mean?)
15. Meaning
    • cover as if with a shroud
    Synonym(s)
    • enshroud (what does enshroud mean?)
    • hide (what does hide mean?)
    • shroud (what does shroud mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • envelop (what does envelop mean?)
    • enfold (what does enfold mean?)
    • enwrap (what does enwrap mean?)
    • wrap (what does wrap mean?)
    • enclose (what does enclose mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • pall (what does pall mean?)
    • shroud (what does shroud mean?)
    • cerement (what does cerement mean?)
    • winding-sheet (what does winding-sheet mean?)
    • winding-clothes (what does winding-clothes mean?)
16. Meaning
    • travel across or pass over
    Synonym(s)
    • cross (what does cross mean?)
    • cut across (what does cut across mean?)
    • cut through (what does cut through mean?)
    • get across (what does get across mean?)
    • get over (what does get over mean?)
    • pass over (what does pass over mean?)
    • track (what does track mean?)
    • traverse (what does traverse mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • pass (what does pass mean?)
    • go through (what does go through mean?)
    • go across (what does go across mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • tramp (what does tramp mean?)
    • stride (what does stride mean?)
    • walk (what does walk mean?)
    • crisscross (what does crisscross mean?)
    • ford (what does ford mean?)
    • bridge (what does bridge mean?)
    • jaywalk (what does jaywalk mean?)
    • drive (what does drive mean?)
    • take (what does take mean?)
    • course (what does course mean?)
    • hop (what does hop mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • crossing (what does crossing mean?)
    • crosswalk (what does crosswalk mean?)
    • crossover (what does crossover mean?)
    • crossing (what does crossing mean?)
    • crossing (what does crossing mean?)
    • path (what does path mean?)
    • track (what does track mean?)
    • course (what does course mean?)
    • traversal (what does traversal mean?)
    • traverse (what does traverse mean?)
    • traverser (what does traverser mean?)
    • traversal (what does traversal mean?)
    • traverse (what does traverse mean?)
17. Meaning
    • spread over a surface to conceal or protect
    Usage Example(s)
    • This paint covers well
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • hide (what does hide mean?)
    • conceal (what does conceal mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
    • covering (what does covering mean?)
    • screening (what does screening mean?)
    • masking (what does masking mean?)
    • screen (what does screen mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
    • covert (what does covert mean?)
    • concealment (what does concealment mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
    • covering (what does covering mean?)
    • screening (what does screening mean?)
    • masking (what does masking mean?)
    • covering (what does covering mean?)
18. Meaning
    • hide from view or knowledge
    Synonym(s)
    • cover up (what does cover up mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • hide (what does hide mean?)
    • conceal (what does conceal mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • whitewash (what does whitewash mean?)
    • gloss over (what does gloss over mean?)
    • sleek over (what does sleek over mean?)
    • hush up (what does hush up mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • cover-up (what does cover-up mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
    • covering (what does covering mean?)
    • screening (what does screening mean?)
    • masking (what does masking mean?)
19. Meaning
    • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
    Usage Example(s)
    • Is this enough to cover the check?
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • be (what does be mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • cover charge (what does cover charge mean?)
    • cover (what does cover mean?)
20. Meaning
    • to take an action to protect against future problems
    Usage Example(s)
    • Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • protect (what does protect mean?)
21. Meaning
    • help out by taking someone’’s place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
    Usage Example(s)
    • She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • substitute (what does substitute mean?)
    • deputize (what does deputize mean?)
    • deputise (what does deputise mean?)
    • step in (what does step in mean?)
22. Meaning
    • invest with a large or excessive amount of something
    Usage Example(s)
    • She covered herself with glory
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • endow (what does endow mean?)
    • indue (what does indue mean?)
    • gift (what does gift mean?)
    • empower (what does empower mean?)
    • invest (what does invest mean?)
    • endue (what does endue mean?)
23. Meaning
    • include in scope
    • include as part of something broader
    • have as one’’s sphere or territory
    Synonym(s)
    • comprehend (what does comprehend mean?)
    • embrace (what does embrace mean?)
    • encompass (what does encompass mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
    • this should cover everyone in the group
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • include (what does include mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • inclusion (what does inclusion mean?)
    • comprehension (what does comprehension mean?)
    • encompassment (what does encompassment mean?)
24. Meaning
    • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
    Synonym(s)
    • compensate (what does compensate mean?)
    • overcompensate (what does overcompensate mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • he is compensating for being a bad father
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • compensate (what does compensate mean?)
    • counterbalance (what does counterbalance mean?)
    • correct (what does correct mean?)
    • even out (what does even out mean?)
    • even off (what does even off mean?)
    • even up (what does even up mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • overcompensation (what does overcompensation mean?)
    • compensation (what does compensation mean?)
25. Meaning
    • provide for
    Usage Example(s)
    • The grant doesn”t cover my salary
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • satisfy (what does satisfy mean?)
    • fulfill (what does fulfill mean?)
    • fulfil (what does fulfil mean?)
    • live up to (what does live up to mean?)
26. Meaning
    • span an interval of distance, space or time
    Synonym(s)
    • extend (what does extend mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The war extended over five years
    • The period covered the turn of the century
    • My land extends over the hills on the horizon
    • This farm covers some 200 acres
    Hypernyms(s) cover is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • be (what does be mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • cross (what does cross mean?)
    • traverse (what does traverse mean?)
    • span (what does span mean?)
    • sweep (what does sweep mean?)
    • sweep (what does sweep mean?)
    • overlap (what does overlap mean?)
    • spread (what does spread mean?)
    • overspread (what does overspread mean?)
    • ridge (what does ridge mean?)
    • dot (what does dot mean?)
    • stud (what does stud mean?)
    • constellate (what does constellate mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • extent (what does extent mean?)