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cover

The word “cover” has 2 syllables: cov-er

It's pronounced as /ˈkʌvər/

What is synonym and antonym for cover?

In the thesaurus, “cover” has 276 synonyms and 51 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cover along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cover

Antonyms for cover

Meanings of cover

  • noun
    1. A lid.
    2. Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
    3. The front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.
    4. The top sheet of a bed.
    5. A cloth, usually fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa to protect it from dust, rain, etc. when not in use.
    6. A cover charge.
    7. A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
    8. A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
    9. A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position.
    10. A set (more often known as a family) of sets, whose union contains the given set.
    11. An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.
    12. A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.
    13. In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods contracted for after a seller has breached a contract of sale by failure to deliver the goods contracted for.
    14. An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.
    15. A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.
    16. A swindler's confederate.
    17. The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
    18. In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.
    19. The distance between reinforcing steel and the exterior of concrete.
  • verb
    1. To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
    2. To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
    3. To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
    4. To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
    5. To put on one's hat.
    6. To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
    7. (of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
    8. To deal with or include someone or something.
    9. To be enough money for.
    10. To act as a replacement.
    11. To have as an assignment or responsibility.
    12. To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
    13. (law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
    14. To provide insurance coverage for.
    15. To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
    16. To protect or control (a piece or square).
    17. To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
    18. To defend a particular player or area.
  • adjective
    1. Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
    2. Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.

Example Sentences

  • Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
  • She used a blanket to cover herself from the cold.
  • The book’s jacket can cover the worn pages underneath.
  • Reporters often cover important events in the city.
  • The insurance will cover any damages caused by the accident.

On this page you'll find 327 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cover, such as: Potemkin village, Trojan horse, advertise, aegis, agent, aggression, air.

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