cover meaning

cover means 'to put something over or on top of something else'.

cover :

lid, top

noun

▪ Put the cover on the pot.

▪ Put the lid on the pot.

▪ The book has a red cover.

▪ The book has a red top.

paraphrasing

▪ lid – top

▪ casing – outer part

▪ shell – outer layer

▪ wrapping – outer covering

cover

cover :

protect, hide

verb

▪ Cover the food with a cloth.

▪ Protect the food with a cloth.

▪ She covered her face with her hands.

▪ She hid her face with her hands.

paraphrasing

▪ conceal – hide

▪ shield – protect

▪ wrap – enclose

▪ envelop – surround

Pronunciation

cover [ˈkʌv.ər]

The stress is on 'cov' and sounds like 'kuv-er'.

Common phrases and grammar about cover

cover - Common meaning

noun
lid, top
verb
protect, hide

Part of Speech Changes for "cover"

▪ coverage (noun) – extent of cover

▪ covered (adjective) – protected or hidden

▪ uncover (verb) – to reveal or show

Common Expressions with "cover"

▪ cover a topic – discuss a subject

▪ cover expenses – pay for costs

▪ cover a distance – travel a length

▪ cover with a blanket – put a blanket over

Important examples of cover in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC word questions, cover often means to protect or include.

▪The insurance will cover the damage.
▪The insurance will protect against the damage.

Example of a confusing word: uncover (to reveal)

▪The insurance will uncover the damage.
▪The insurance will reveal the damage.
"Cover" means "to protect" or "include" something, and in the context of insurance, it indicates that the insurance policy will provide protection against damage. The sentence "The insurance will cover the damage" is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning. On the other hand, "uncover" means "to reveal" or "expose," which is the opposite of "cover." Using "uncover" in this context is grammatically incorrect and changes the meaning entirely, suggesting that the insurance would reveal the damage rather than protect against it. Therefore, "cover" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, cover is used as a verb that requires an object, often related to protection or inclusion.

▪The policy covers medical costs.
▪The policy includes medical costs.

cover

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

cover letter

'a letter sent with a resume', used in job applications.

▪Send a cover letter with your resume.
▪Send a letter with your resume.

cover one's tracks

means 'to hide one's actions'.

▪He tried to cover his tracks.
▪He tried to hide his actions.

Differences between similar words and cover

cover

,

conceal

differences

Cover is used to put something over, while conceal means to hide from view.

cover
▪She covered the table with a cloth.
▪She put a cloth over the table.
conceal
▪He concealed the gift under the bed.
▪He hid the gift under the bed.

cover

,

protect

differences

Cover can mean to put something over, while protect often means to keep safe from harm.

cover
▪She covered the car with a tarp.
▪The helmet keeps the head safe.
protect
▪The helmet protects the head.
▪The helmet keeps the head safe.

Words with the same origin as cover

The origin of cover

The word cover comes from the Latin 'cooperire', which means 'to cover completely'.

Word structure

It has the prefix co (together), root oper (to work), and means 'to work together to cover'.

Words with the same origin

The root of cover is oper (to work). Words with the same root include cooperate (to work together).

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