Covers: meaning, definitions and examples

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covers

 

[ หˆkสŒvษ™rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

bedding

Pieces of cloth laid on a bed or furniture to protect it or to make it look attractive.

Synonyms

bedspread, blanket, duvet cover

Examples of usage

  • They sell a wide range of covers for duvets and pillows.
  • The sofa had a beautiful cover with floral patterns.
Context #2 | Noun

protection

Something that is put over or around something to keep it from being damaged, dirty, etc.

Synonyms

case, shield, wrapper

Examples of usage

  • The car is parked under a cover to protect it from the sun.
  • He put a plastic cover over the keyboard to prevent dust from getting in.
Context #3 | Verb

concealment

To put something over or around something to keep it from being seen or to hide it.

Synonyms

conceal, hide, shield

Examples of usage

  • She covers her mouth when she laughs.
  • He covered the stain on the carpet with a rug.

Translations

Translations of the word "covers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cobre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคตเคฐ เค•เคฐเคคเคพ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช deckt ab

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meliputi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบั€ะธะฒะฐั”

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokrywa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ†ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cubre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถrtรผyor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฎ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุบุทูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokryje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokryje

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฆ†็›–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokrije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hylur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผั‚ะธะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถrtรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cubre

Etymology

The word 'covers' originated from Old French 'covrir' which means 'to cover'. It has been used in English since the 13th century. The concept of covering or protecting something has been a fundamental part of human behavior since ancient times, where people used various materials to shield themselves from the elements. The word has evolved over the years to encompass a wide range of meanings, from physical protection to concealment and adornment.

See also: cover, coverage, coverall, coveralls, covered, covering, coverings, coverlet, covert, recover, uncover, uncoverable, uncovered, uncovering, uncoverings, undercover.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,774, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.