Synonyms for
Covered
Definition
to place something over or around to protect or conceal it
Synonyms & similar words
treat
getover
traverse
address
wrapup
cutthrough
handle
hide
comprehend
overcompensate
bare
plow
underwrite
extend
enshroud
encompass
cover
getacross
overlay
uncover
deal
report
continue
compensate
hatch
wrapped
shrouded
veiled
masked
concealed
hidden
coated
blanketed
enveloped
encased
shielded
screened
guarded
secured
protected
capped
topped
overlaid
overlayed
cloaked
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
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
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.
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Example sentences
- I covered my head with a hat to keep the sun out of my eyes.
- The snow covered the ground.
- The blanket covered the couch.
- The bookshelf was covered in dust.
- 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.