adj
covered
KUH-vuhd
adj
1
Having something placed over it, or enclosed within a protective layer.
"The covered walkway kept them dry in the rain."
"Her arms were covered in paint after the art class."
2
Already dealt with, insured against, or accounted for.
"Don't worry about the topic — it's already covered in chapter three."
"Is water damage covered under this policy?"
How to Use Covered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that has a protective layer over it, or a topic/risk that has already been addressed or insured.
Common pairings
covered walkway
covered by insurance
well covered
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Etymology
Formed from cover plus the past-tense/adjective ending -ed.