cover — to put something on top of or in front of something else to protect or hide it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put something on top of or in front of something else to protect or hide it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌvər/
Korean meaning: 덮다, 가리다, 보호하다
Korean pronunciation: **커**버
Example Sentences
- My mom told me to cover the pot, but I covered my head instead because I was sleepy.
- The insurance will cover the medical expenses.
- He tried to cover his embarrassment with a fake smile.
cover
VERB//ˈkʌvər//
to put something on top of or in front of something else to protect or hide it
to put something on top of or in front of something else to protect or hide it
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Origin
From Old French 'covrir' meaning 'to cover or hide,' which comes from Latin 'cooperire' (co- 'together' + operire 'to cover'). The word entered English in the 13th century through Norman French.
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“My mom told me to cover the pot, but I covered my head instead because I was sleepy.”
“The insurance will cover the medical expenses.”
“He tried to cover his embarrassment with a fake smile.”
“The magazine cover showed a cat wearing sunglasses driving a sports car.”
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