uncover
uhn-KUH-vuh
Uncover (verb) means to remove something that was covering an object. Example: “She uncovered the pot to check on the soup.”
verb
1
To remove something that was covering an object.
"She uncovered the pot to check on the soup."
2
To discover and reveal something hidden or secret.
"Investigators uncovered evidence of fraud going back years."
"The documentary uncovered a scandal at the highest levels of government."
How to use uncover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take a cover off something, or figuratively, to bring hidden facts to light.
Common pairings
uncover the truth
uncover a plot
uncover evidence
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- uncovers
- Past tense
- uncovered
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Etymology
From Middle English uncoveren, from un- + cover.
Synonyms
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cover
cover up
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Rhymes for uncover
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What does “uncover” mean?
The word “uncover” means to remove something that was covering an object. In plain terms, to take a cover off something, or figuratively, to bring hidden facts to light.
How do you pronounce “uncover”?
“Uncover” is pronounced uhn-KUH-vuh (/ʌnˈkʌvɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “uncover” in a sentence?
Here is “uncover” used in a sentence: “She uncovered the pot to check on the soup.”
What is another word for “uncover”?
Words with a similar meaning to “uncover” include uncloak, uncoif and unhat.
What is the opposite of “uncover”?
The opposite of “uncover” — its antonyms — is cover up.
What part of speech is “uncover”?
“Uncover” is a verb.
Where does the word “uncover” come from?
The word “uncover” comes from Middle English. From Middle English uncoveren, from un- + cover.
Is “uncover” a common word?
“Uncover” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
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