Synonyms for
Covering
Definition
Covering means to put something over or on top of something else to protect or conceal it.
Synonyms & similar words
masking
embrace
treat
track
naturalcovering
brood
cover
coverup
shroud
traverse
address
wrapup
continue
underwrite
coating
getacross
compensate
uncover
cross
comprehend
passover
handle
application
report
breed
blanket
clothing
coating
concealment
curtain
disguise
envelope
film
hood
jacket
mask
overlay
protection
screening
shield
shroud
veil
wrapper
wrapping
cape
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- protective covering
- loose covering
- tight covering
- surface covering
- body covering
- snow covering
- a covering of dust
Word family
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
- I am covering my eyes from the bright sun.
- The blanket is covering the bed.
- The dog is covering his bone with dirt.
- I am covering the cake with frosting.
- 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.