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/
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
CO tank provides cover for the spy in a vert vest - covert operations!
The covert agent becomes overt as he converts his identity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'covert' meaning covered or hidden, derived from Latin 'cooperire' (to cover completely), formed from 'co-' (together) and 'operire' (to cover).
Breakdown
co- (together) + operire (to cover) = covert (covered, hidden)
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📝Examples
“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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