Meaning & use
Cover
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To place something over or in front of an object or person, typically in order to protect, conceal, or enclose it.
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She covered the leftovers with plastic wrap before putting them in the fridge.
The insurance policy covers damage caused by flooding.
A note on using this word
One of English's most versatile words, spanning senses from physical concealment to insurance protection to musical reinterpretation.
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2. noun
A lid, wrapper, or other object placed over something to protect it.
Put the cover back on the pot once it starts boiling.
3. noun
A new performance or recording of a previously released song by someone other than the original artist.
The band's cover of the classic ballad became a hit in its own right.
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