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
She pulled the blanket to cover the sleeping child gently.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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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