cover To cover something is to provide protection or hide something. | |
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- Goggles cover a swimmer’s eyes and make it easier to see underwater.
| | - A surgical mask covers a doctor’s mouth to protect both the patient and the doctor.
| | - Mittens cover a person’s hands and offer good protection from very cold weather.
| | - A tarp covers a very large area and protects whatever is underneath it.
| | - A blanket covers a person who wants to stay warm. At night, you sleep under the covers. (covers = blankets and sheets)
| | - Bandages cover an area of the body that has been injured. Bandages also hide an injury so that other people don’t have to look at it.
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There are other things that cover a person that are not physical but still offer protection or support: - Insurance covers you in case of an accident.
- Soldiers in battle cover for each other when there is a gun fight.
- A coworker can cover for a fellow employee who is unable to complete a certain amount of work or is absent from work.
- A friend can cover for another friend who needs support in whatever form that support may take.
Sometimes the word "cover" is used when information is discussed or presented: - What were some of the topics covered at the meeting?
- The teacher covered the use of the present perfect tense in class today.
- The report covered a lot of ground. (ground = areas of interest, topics)
- The person reading the news on TV covered an investigation that lead to several arrests.
The word "coverage" is a noun: - The insurance coverage for my car is comprehensive. (The insurance policy covers everything!)
- Television coverage for political issues goes on 24/7 nowadays.
- Cell phone companies provide customers with coverage maps showing where their service is strong or weak.
 He’s covering a plant to protect it from the cold air.
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He’s covering a plant to protect it from the cold air.