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covered

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

verb

Meaning

  • To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

    "He covered the baby with a blanket."

  • To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

    "The blanket covered the baby."

  • To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.

    "Regular hexagons can cover the plane."

  • To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.

    "You can cover the plane with regular hexagons."

  • To put on one's hat.

  • To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).

    "The heroic soldier covered himself with glory."

  • (of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.

    "The magazine covers such diverse topics as politics, news from the world of science, and the economy."

  • To deal with or include someone or something.

  • To be enough money for.

    "Ten dollars should cover lunch."

  • To act as a replacement.

    "I need to take off Tuesday. Can you cover for me?"

  • To have as an assignment or responsibility.

    "Can you cover the morning shift tomorrow? I'll give you off next Monday instead."

  • To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).

  • (law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.

  • To provide insurance coverage for.

    "Does my policy cover accidental loss?"

  • To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).

    "I would like to have my bitch covered next spring."

  • To protect or control (a piece or square).

    "In order to checkmate a king on the side of the board, the five squares adjacent to the king must all be covered."

  • To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.

  • To defend a particular player or area.

Synonyms

impregnate

adjective

Meaning

  • Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something).

  • Prepared for, or having dealt with, some matter

    "With my insurance, I am covered for earthquake damage."

  • Than whom another player has more money available for betting.

    "John has $100 on the table, while Jill only has $75. John has Jill covered."

  • Wearing one's hat.