cover

Something put over or around another thing to protect it or hide it.

• The book has a blue cover.
• Wash the cushion covers separately.
• Put a protective cover over the bike.

Similar words: covering

Common phrases: book cover, protective cover, cushion cover

A piece that closes the top or opening of a container.

• Lift the cover off the pot.
• The container’s cover fits tightly.
• They replaced the broken drain cover.

Similar words: lid

Common phrases: pot cover, drain cover, remove the cover

A place prepared for one person at a meal, with plates, glasses, and knives and forks.

• Set one more cover at this table.
• We prepared thirty covers for dinner.
• Each cover included two glasses and a small plate.

Similar words: place setting

Common phrases: set a cover, an extra cover, covers for dinner

To be over something so that it is hidden or protected.

• Snow covers the ground.
• A blanket covered his legs.
• Clouds will cover the moon tonight.

How to use it: cover something (Leaves covered the path.)

Similar words: hide, conceal

Opposites: expose

Common phrases: cover the ground, cover something completely, cover the floor, cover the surface

To put something over a person or thing to protect or hide them.

• Cover the food, please.
• She covered the baby with a blanket.
• He covered his face with his hands.

How to use it: cover someone/something with something (Cover the bowl with a clean cloth.)

Similar words: hide, conceal

Opposites: uncover

Common phrases: cover with something, cover your face, cover the food