covered — Hidden, protected, or concealed by something placed over or in front of it.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Hidden, protected, or concealed by something placed over or in front of it.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌvərd/
Korean meaning: 덮인, 가려진
Korean pronunciation: 커-버드 (강세: 커)
Example Sentences
- My homework was covered in coffee stains after my morning disaster.
- The expenses are covered by the insurance company.
- His face was covered with chocolate after eating the cake.
covered
ADJECTIVE//ˈkʌvərd//
Hidden, protected, or concealed by something placed over or in front of it.
Hidden, protected, or concealed by something placed over or in front of it.
What was covered gets discovered, and history recovered!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'covrir', which came from Latin 'cooperire' meaning 'to cover completely'. The Latin word combined 'co-' (completely) with 'operire' (to close or shut), originally meaning 'to close completely for protection'.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My homework was covered in coffee stains after my morning disaster.”
“The expenses are covered by the insurance company.”
“His face was covered with chocolate after eating the cake.”
“The topic will be covered in tomorrow's lecture.”
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