cover

US /ˈkʌvɚ/

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UK /'kʌvə(r)/

v.t.Transitive VerbTo record a different version of another song

They cover my favorite Beatles song quite nicely

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A different version of another song

His cover of my favorite song is even better than the original

v.t.Transitive VerbTo include as part of its area

The government project on road and bridges expansion cover the San Francisco Bridge

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Bed sheets; blankets

I need to wash the cover before I leave for work today

v.t.Transitive VerbTo put something over something to hide it

Garbage was used to cover the stolen items

v.t.Transitive VerbTo discuss a subject in a talk or meeting

The seminar will cover the topic of project management

v.t.Transitive VerbTo form a layer over something so it is hidden

Layers of snow cover our cars and gardens during winter

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)(Police or military) protection from attack

The police shooter provided cover as the army went in the building to arrest the criminals

v.t.Transitive VerbTo have sufficient funds to pay for something

I hope that the loan is enough to cover the expenses to fix my house

v.t.Transitive VerbTo include something within an agreed limit

Does the $75 cover taxes as well?

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Amount of money to be paid in an insurance claim

I hope that the money from my insurance is enough cover for the expenses to fix the damage in my car

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Thing you put over something to close or hide it

Please put back the cover on the box

v.t.Transitive VerbTo report news on TV, radio or in a newspaper

Most of today's news programs cover gossip more than real news

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Front and back part of a book or magazine

The cover of my newest book is very pretty

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Shelter built to protect from the natural elements

We should build a cover to keep safe from the hurricane

v.t.Transitive Verb(Police or military) to protect from attack

The policemen took cover behind the walls when the man started shooting

v.t.Transitive VerbTo travel a certain distance in a given time

Joanne hopes that her trip to the U.S. will cover the entire state of Florida

v.t.Transitive VerbTo wrap something with something, such as a cloth

Nurses cover new born babies with thick warm blankets to protect them from the cold