covered
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈkʌvərd/
KK: /ˈkʌvərd/
adjective
Definition
Having something on top or surrounding it, so that it is not visible or is protected.
Example
The table was covered with a beautiful tablecloth.
Conversation
I just got a new blanket that’s so cozy and covered in soft fabric.
That sounds nice! I love blankets that feel warm and inviting.
Yeah, it’s perfect for movie nights when it’s chilly outside.
I need to get one like that; my old one is just not covered enough anymore.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cloaked
shrouded
veiled
Antonyms
exposed
uncovered
revealed
verb
Definition
To have placed something over or on top of something else, often to protect or hide it.
Example
The table was covered with a beautiful cloth for the dinner party.
Tense Forms
Past: covered
Past Participle: covered
Conversation
Did you see how the snow covered everything yesterday?
Yeah, it looked so beautiful and peaceful!
I know, I loved how it covered the trees too.
Root Explanation
Covered → It is formed from "cover" (from Old French *couvrir*, meaning to cover or conceal) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "covered" means to have been concealed or protected by something.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'concealed' or 'protected' — that's what it means when something is covered.
Visually Confused Words
clovered
uncovered
converted
overfed
lovered
cored
cered
discovered