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cover

The correct spelling is cover.

How to pronounce cover

/ˈkʌvə/
noun

IPA: /ˈkʌvə/

Say it like: Cov-er

The correct spelling is cover. A lid. For example: "The soldiers took cover behind a ruined building."

Usage Examples

The soldiers took cover behind a ruined building.

There's a $15 cover tonight.

We need to set another cover for the Smith party.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A lid.
  2. 2.Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.
  3. 3.The front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.
  4. 4.The top sheet of a bed.
  5. 5.A cloth, usually fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa to protect it from dust, rain, etc. when not in use.

verb

  1. 1.To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
  2. 2.To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
  3. 3.To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
  4. 4.To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
  5. 5.To put on one's hat.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
  2. 2.Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.

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