Covered: meaning, definitions and examples

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covered

[ ˈkʌvərd ]

^{Context #1}

in the context of shelter

having a layer of something on top; protected by something on top

Synonyms

protected, sheltered, shielded

Examples of usage

The covered wagon protected us from the rain.
The covered patio provided shade from the sun.

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in the context of hiding

put something such as a cloth or lid on top of or in front of something in order to protect or hide it

Synonyms

conceal, hide, protect

Examples of usage

She covered the cake with icing.
He covered his face with a mask.

Translations

Translations of the word "covered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coberto

🇮🇳 ढका हुआ

🇩🇪 bedeckt

🇮🇩 tertutup

🇺🇦 покритий

🇵🇱 pokryty

🇯🇵 覆われた

🇫🇷 couvert

🇪🇸 cubierto

🇹🇷 kapalı

🇰🇷 덮인

🇸🇦 مغطى

🇨🇿 pokrytý

🇸🇰 pokrytý

🇨🇳 覆盖的

🇸🇮 pokrit

🇮🇸 hulið

🇰🇿 жабылған

🇬🇪 დაფარული

🇦🇿 örtülü

🇲🇽 cubierto

Word origin

The word 'covered' originated from the Middle English word 'covereden', which in turn came from the Old French word 'covrir', meaning 'to cover'. The concept of covering has been essential for protection, shelter, and concealment throughout history, with various materials and methods used for covering different objects and surfaces.