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covers
KUH-vuhz
Covers (noun) means the sheets, blankets, and other bedding used on top of a bed. Example: “She pulled the covers up over her shoulders and went to sleep.”
noun
1
The sheets, blankets, and other bedding used on top of a bed.
"She pulled the covers up over her shoulders and went to sleep."
"The dog burrowed under the covers on a cold night."
"He kicked off the covers in the night because the room was far too warm."
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In cricket, the fielding area near cover and extra cover, to the off side of the pitch.
"He drove the ball hard through the covers for four."
"The captain placed an extra fielder in the covers to stop the batter's favourite shot."
"She lofted the ball over the covers and the crowd cheered as it crossed the boundary."
How to use covers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually the blankets on a bed, or, in cricket, a fielding zone.
Common pairings
pull the covers over
under the covers
through the covers
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What does “covers” mean?
The word “covers” means the sheets, blankets, and other bedding used on top of a bed. In plain terms, usually the blankets on a bed, or, in cricket, a fielding zone.
How do you pronounce “covers”?
“Covers” is pronounced KUH-vuhz (/ˈkʌvɚz/ in IPA).
How do you use “covers” in a sentence?
Here is “covers” used in a sentence: “She pulled the covers up over her shoulders and went to sleep.”
What part of speech is “covers”?
“Covers” is a noun.
Is “covers” a common word?
“Covers” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “covers” have?
“Covers” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sheets, blankets, and other bedding used on top of a bed.
What is the difference between covers and a duvet?
Covers is a general term for all the bedding layered on top of a bed, including sheets, blankets, and throws. A duvet is one specific type of cover: a soft, quilted bag filled with down or synthetic fibre. So a duvet is a kind of cover, but covers can also mean simple sheets and blankets.
What are the types of covers on a bed?
Common bed covers include a flat top sheet, woven blankets, a quilt or comforter, a duvet with its removable cover, and decorative throws or bedspreads. People layer these for warmth and comfort, adjusting the combination by season. Together, any of these layers on top of the mattress are referred to as the covers.
What is an example of using covers?
You might say, "It was freezing last night, so I pulled the covers up to my chin," or "She threw off the covers and got out of bed." In both cases, covers refers to the sheets and blankets on top of the bed, treated as a single bundle of bedding.
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