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Exam: IELTS

covalent

IPA: /kəʊˈveɪlənt/

KK: /kəʊˈveɪlənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of chemical bond where atoms share pairs of electrons.

Example: Water is formed by covalent bonds between hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

covalently

IPA: /kəʊˈveɪləntli/

KK: /kəʊˈveɪləntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms to form a chemical bond.

Example: The two atoms are bonded covalently, sharing electrons to achieve stability.

covariance

IPA: /ˈkoʊvəreɪns/

KK: /ˈkoʊvəˌreɪns/

noun

Definition: A statistical term that describes how two random variables change together. It shows whether increases in one variable tend to be associated with increases or decreases in another variable.

Example: In statistics, covariance is used to determine the relationship between two variables.

covary

IPA: /koʊˈvɛəri/

KK: /kəʊˈveəri/

verb

Definition: To change or vary in relation to another variable, often in a way that suggests a relationship between them.

Example: In statistics, two variables may covary, indicating that when one changes, the other tends to change as well.

covenant

IPA: /ˈkʌvənənt/

KK: /ˈkʌvənənt/

noun

Definition: A formal agreement or promise made between two or more parties that is legally binding.

Example: The two countries signed a covenant to promote peace and cooperation.

verb

Definition: To make a formal agreement or promise, often in a legal or religious context.

Example: They decided to covenant to support each other in their endeavors.

covenantal

IPA: //ˈkʌvənəntəl//

KK: /ˈkʌvənəntl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a formal agreement or promise between two or more parties.

Example: The church's teachings are based on a covenantal relationship with God.

cover

IPA: /ˈkʌvər/

KK: /ˈkʌvər/

noun

Definition: An object that is used to protect or conceal something, such as a layer that goes over a bed, a book, or a charge for entry.

Example: She put a colorful cover on her bed to make the room look nicer.

verb

Definition: To place something over or upon another thing to protect, hide, or conceal it.

Example: Please cover the food to keep it warm.

coverage

IPA: /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The extent to which something is included, protected, or reported, often used in the context of insurance or media.

Example: The insurance policy provides full coverage for damages caused by natural disasters.

covered

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.

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.

covering

IPA: /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that provides protection or hides something else, often used in contexts like clothing or materials.

Example: The covering layer of paint protects the wood from moisture.

noun

Definition: An object or material that is used to protect or hide something underneath it.

Example: The covering on the table kept the surface safe from scratches.

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