/ˈkʌvə/

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Meaning

To put something over a thing to hide it or keep it safe.

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Word origin

From Old French covrir, from Latin cooperire, meaning to cover over.

Origin
Old French
Root
covrir

Grammar

Verb typeregular (cover, covers, covered)

Examples

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"Cover" means to put something over the food.

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"Covers" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Covered" is the past form of "cover".

To "cover" means to put something over a thing, often to hide it, keep it clean, or keep it warm. A lid covers a pot, and a blanket covers a bed.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 7: cover, sense, mistake and 7 more words.