uncover — to remove a cover from something; to discover or reveal something hidden
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove a cover from something; to discover or reveal something hidden
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈkʌvər/
Example Sentences
- Mom uncovered my secret stash of candy under the bed.
- The journalist uncovered the mayor's corruption scandal.
- I uncovered my car after the snowstorm passed.
uncover
VERB[/ʌnˈkʌvər/]
to remove a cover from something; to discover or reveal something hidden
Revealing hidden ancient treasure
Scientists uncovered ancient fossils buried beneath the desert. (REMOVE + COVER = UNCOVER → to uncover means removing what covers something so the truth becomes visible)
Researchers uncovered and discovered the cause of the disease, helping patients recover.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'uncoveren', combining the prefix 'un-' (meaning to reverse or remove) with 'cover', which comes from Old French 'covrir' and Latin 'cooperire' (to cover completely).
Breakdown
un- (reverse/remove) + cover (to place something over) = uncover (to remove a cover or reveal something hidden)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Mom uncovered my secret stash of candy under the bed.”
“The journalist uncovered the mayor's corruption scandal.”
“I uncovered my car after the snowstorm passed.”
“The dog uncovered a bone it buried last week.”
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