covers
word · lemma: cover
/ˈkəvɝz/
KUH-vurz
/kˈʌvəz/
KUH-vuhz
Definition
To put something over a person or thing so it is protected, hidden, or closed. It can also mean to include a subject, distance, area, or event.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and flexible verb. Common patterns: 'cover the table with a cloth', 'cover your mouth', 'cover a topic', 'cover 10 miles', and 'cover for someone' (do their work temporarily). Don't confuse it with the noun 'cover' meaning a lid, blanket, or book cover.
Spanish: cubrir - taparPortuguese (BR): cobrir - tamparPortuguese (PT): cobrir - taparChinese (Simplified): 覆盖 - 盖住Chinese (Traditional): 覆蓋 - 蓋住Hindi: ढकना - कवर करनाArabic: يغطي - يغطّيBengali: ঢেকে দেয় - আচ্ছাদন করে - অন্তর্ভুক্ত করেRussian: покрывает - охватывает - включаетJapanese: 覆う - カバーする - 含むVietnamese: che phủ - bao gồmKorean: 덮다 - 포함하다Turkish: örtmek - kapsamak - dahil etmekUrdu: ڈھانپتی ہے - محیط ہے - شامل کرتی ہےIndonesian: menutupi - mencakup - meliputi
Example Sentences
The article covers what happened after the meeting.
natural
She covers the baby with a warm blanket.
basic
This book covers basic English grammar.
basic
The paint covers the wall well.
basic
Don’t worry, Mia covers for me when I’m out.
natural
Our internet plan covers the whole house now.
natural