covert — secret or hidden, not openly shown or declared
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: secret or hidden, not openly shown or declared
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊvɚt/
Korean meaning: 비밀의, 은밀한, 공개적으로 드러내지 않은
Korean pronunciation: **코**벌트
Example Sentences
- My mom's covert chocolate stash was discovered by my dad, who wondered why she was so happy during her 'cleaning time.'
- The government's covert funding of the project remained hidden for decades.
- She gave him a covert glance across the crowded room, hoping no one would notice her crush.
covert
ADJECTIVE//ˈkoʊvɚt//
secret or hidden, not openly shown or declared
Secret hidden exchange
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The covert agent becomes overt as he converts his identity!
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Origin
From Old French 'covert' meaning covered or hidden, derived from Latin 'cooperire' (to cover completely), formed from 'co-' (together) and 'operire' (to cover).
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“My mom's covert chocolate stash was discovered by my dad, who wondered why she was so happy during her 'cleaning time.'”
“The government's covert funding of the project remained hidden for decades.”
“She gave him a covert glance across the crowded room, hoping no one would notice her crush.”
“His covert attempt to eat the last pizza slice failed when the cheese stretched three feet long.”
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