Meaning & use
covered
Having a layer or object placed over it so as to be protected, hidden, or enclosed.
See it in a sentence
The market stalls were covered with tarps to keep the produce dry.
Her arms were covered in paint after the afternoon spent on the mural.
A note on using this word
Covered also has a common financial sense meaning insured or accounted for, as in "you're covered if the flight is delayed."
Words with a similar meaning
protectedshielded
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
uncoveredexposed
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Protected against loss or risk by insurance or an agreed arrangement.
Check whether water damage is covered under your home insurance policy.
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