covered
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Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/
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ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d
Adjective
Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something).
Usage- not-comparable
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The hilltops are all covered in snow.
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The “little green men”—faces covered, wearing unmarked olive uniforms, speaking Russian and using Russian weapons—have played a significant role in both the occupation of Crimea and the civil war in eastern Ukraine.¹⁹⁶
Prepared for, or having dealt with, some matter
Usage- Figurative
- not-comparable
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With my insurance, I am covered for earthquake damage.
Than whom another player has more money available for betting.
Usage- not-comparable
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John has $100 on the table, while Jill only has $75. John has Jill covered.
Wearing one's hat.
Usage- Dated
- not-comparable
Adjective
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
- Antonyms
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women with covered faces
covered wagons
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a covered balcony