uncovered — Exposed to view; revealed or discovered after being hidden; not protected by a covering.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Exposed to view; revealed or discovered after being hidden; not protected by a covering.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈkʌvərd/
Example Sentences
- The detective's uncovered clues led to solving the mystery of the missing pizza.
- She felt embarrassed with her uncovered shoulders at the formal dinner.
- The archaeologist was thrilled by the uncovered ancient ruins that revealed a lost civilization.
uncovered
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈkʌvərd/]
Exposed to view; revealed or discovered after being hidden; not protected by a covering.
Investigators uncovered evidence that linked the company to illegal activities.
Scientists examined uncovered fossils buried beneath the desert. (UN + COVERED = NO LONGER HIDDEN → uncovered means something that has been revealed or is no longer hidden)
The uncovered cause of the disease was discovered and helped patients recover.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'uncoverian', combining the negative prefix 'un-' with 'cover' (from Old French 'covrir'). The past participle form 'uncovered' literally means 'not covered' or 'exposed'.
Breakdown
un- (not/opposite of) + cover (to place something over) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The detective's uncovered clues led to solving the mystery of the missing pizza.”
“She felt embarrassed with her uncovered shoulders at the formal dinner.”
“The archaeologist was thrilled by the uncovered ancient ruins that revealed a lost civilization.”
“His uncovered baldness was no longer a secret after the wind blew his toupee away.”
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