Synonyms for

Covering

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

Definition

Covering means to put something over or on top of something else to protect or conceal it.

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Common collocations

  • protective covering
  • loose covering
  • tight covering
  • surface covering
  • body covering
  • snow covering
  • a covering of dust

Word family

verb cover
adjective covered
adverb coveringly

Usage note

As a noun, 'covering' refers to something that covers. As a verb, 'cover' means to place something over or on top of something else. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between the noun and verb forms.

Example sentences

  1. I am covering my eyes from the bright sun.
  2. The blanket is covering the bed.
  3. The dog is covering his bone with dirt.
  4. I am covering the cake with frosting.
  5. The teacher is covering the lesson for tomorrow.

Quotes

  • A good newspaper is a nation talking to itself.
  • The ultimate goal of the architect...is to create a paradise. Every building, every product of architecture...should be a fruit of our endeavour to build an earthly paradise for people.
  • A new idea is delicate. It can be killed by a sneer or a yawn; it can be stabbed to death by a quip and worried to death by a frown on the right man's brow.

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