Synonyms for

Covered

Verb / ˈkʌvɜ:d / Another word for covered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to place something over or around to protect or conceal it

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

concealed obscured blanketed enveloped

Informal

hidden out of sight under wraps

Literary

shrouded veiled cloaked

Antonyms

uncovered exposed bare open visible naked unprotected

Common collocations

  • covered in dust
  • covered with snow
  • covered by insurance
  • covered all the bases
  • covered in mud
  • covered by a blanket
  • covered up the truth

Word family

noun cover
verb cover
adjective covered
adverb coveringly

Usage note

The word 'covered' can refer to physical covering or to the scope of something being included or dealt with. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I covered my head with a hat to keep the sun out of my eyes.
  2. The snow covered the ground.
  3. The blanket covered the couch.
  4. The bookshelf was covered in dust.
  5. She covered her mouth when she coughed.

Quotes

  • The truth will come out, but will be covered up by the media.
  • A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes and getting covered by the news.
  • The most important thing is to be covered. Everything else will come.

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