covered

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

verb

  1. 1

    To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

    “He covered the baby with a blanket.”
  2. 2

    To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

    “The blanket covered the baby.”
  3. 3

    To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.

    “Regular hexagons can cover the plane.”
  4. 4

    To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.

    “You can cover the plane with regular hexagons.”
  5. 5

    To put on one's hat.

  6. 6

    To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).

    “The heroic soldier covered himself with glory.”
  7. 7

    (of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.

    “The magazine covers such diverse topics as politics, news from the world of science, and the economy.”
  8. 8

    To deal with or include someone or something.

  9. 9

    To be enough money for.

    “Ten dollars should cover lunch.”
  10. 10

    To act as a replacement.

    “I need to take off Tuesday. Can you cover for me?”
  11. 11

    To have as an assignment or responsibility.

    “Can you cover the morning shift tomorrow? I'll give you off next Monday instead.”
  12. 12

    To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).

  13. 13

    (law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.

  14. 14

    To provide insurance coverage for.

    “Does my policy cover accidental loss?”
  15. 15

    To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).

    “I would like to have my bitch covered next spring.”
  16. 16

    To protect or control (a piece or square).

    “In order to checkmate a king on the side of the board, the five squares adjacent to the king must all be covered.”
  17. 17

    To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.

  18. 18

    To defend a particular player or area.

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something).

  2. 2

    Prepared for, or having dealt with, some matter

    “With my insurance, I am covered for earthquake damage.”
  3. 3

    Than whom another player has more money available for betting.

    “John has $100 on the table, while Jill only has $75. John has Jill covered.”
  4. 4

    Wearing one's hat.

Antonyms

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