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Cover: Definitions, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：to place over to conceal or protect (cover)

cover 🔊

/ˈkʌv.ər/

vt.

to put something over something else to hide or protect it.

Cover definition illustrated by hands pulling a blanket over a bed

to place over to conceal or protect 🔊

➕

/tuː pleɪs ˈoʊvər tuː kənˈsiːl ɔːr prəˈtekt/

vt.

This meaning refers to the action of putting one thing on top of another to hide it or keep it safe from harm.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'cooperire', meaning 'to cover completely', via Old French 'covrir'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a book cover protecting the pages inside; it's a COVer for content.

📖 Example

It got chilly, so I covered my legs with a soft blanket. 🔊 As the temperature dropped, I draped a soft blanket over my legs to stay warm.

🔗 Collocations

cover up – to hide or conceal something

cover with – to place something over using a material

cover completely – to hide or protect something entirely

🔄 Synonyms

conceal (vt.) – to hide something from sight or knowledge

shield (vt.) – to protect something from harm or danger

enclose (vt.) – to surround or cover something on all sides

🚫 Antonyms

uncover (vt.) – to remove a covering from something

expose (vt.) – to leave something without protection or covering

🌱 Derivatives

covering (n.) – something that covers or is placed over something else

covered (adj.) – having a cover or being protected

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'cover' originates from Latin 'cooperire' (co- 'together' + operire 'to close, cover'). It entered English from Old French in the 13th century, initially meaning to conceal or protect, later expanding to metaphorical uses like including topics.

Meaning 2：to include or deal with subjects (cover)

cover 🔊

/ˈkʌv.ər/

vt.

to include or deal with a particular subject or area.

Cover meaning shown by a textbook and mind map of topics

to include or deal with subjects 🔊

➕

/tuː ɪnˈkluːd ɔːr diːl wɪð ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/

vt.

This meaning indicates that something encompasses or addresses various topics or areas in a comprehensive manner.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

This encyclopedia covers a wide range of topics from ancient history to modern technology. 🔊 This reference book addresses a broad spectrum of subjects from ancient times to contemporary technology.

🔗 Collocations

cover a topic – to include or discuss a specific subject

cover extensively – to deal with something in great detail

cover in depth – to explore a subject thoroughly

🔄 Synonyms

include (vt.) – to contain or involve something as part of a whole

encompass (vt.) – to include comprehensively or cover a wide range

address (vt.) – to deal with or discuss a particular issue or topic

🚫 Antonyms

exclude (vt.) – to leave something out or not include it

omit (vt.) – to fail to include or mention something

🌱 Derivatives

coverage (n.) – the extent to which something is covered or included