Uncover: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncover

[ ʌnˈkʌvər ]

^{Context #1}

to reveal

To uncover means to reveal something that was hidden or secret. It can also mean to remove a cover or lid from something.

Synonyms

discover, expose, reveal

Examples of usage

The investigation uncovered new evidence.
She uncovered the truth about her past.

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to expose

To uncover can also mean to expose something that was previously covered or hidden.

Synonyms

discover, expose, reveal

Examples of usage

She uncovered the hidden treasure.
He uncovered the truth behind the conspiracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncover" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revelar

🇮🇳 प्रकट करना

🇩🇪 enthüllen

🇮🇩 mengungkap

🇺🇦 розкривати

🇵🇱 odkrywać

🇯🇵 明らかにする (akiraka ni suru)

🇫🇷 révéler

🇪🇸 revelar

🇹🇷 açığa çıkarmak

🇰🇷 밝히다 (balghida)

🇸🇦 يكشف (yakshif)

🇨🇿 odhalit

🇸🇰 odhaliť

🇨🇳 揭示 (jiēshì)

🇸🇮 razkriti

🇮🇸 afhjúpa

🇰🇿 ашу

🇬🇪 გახსნას

🇦🇿 açmaq

🇲🇽 revelar

Word origin

The word 'uncover' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'cover'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century, evolving over time to its current usage as a verb meaning to reveal or expose something.