Cover
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈkʌv.ər/
US
/ˈkʌv.ɚ/
Definition
(v) : To protect, include, or place something over another thing.
(n) : Something placed over another for protection or decoration.
(n) : Something placed over another for protection or decoration.
Example
"(n) : She put a cover on the bed."
"(v) : The teacher covered three chapters in today’s lesson to prepare students for the test."
"(v) : The insurance plan covers damage to the car caused by accidents or natural disasters."
Explanation
The word cover has many uses. As a noun, it means something placed over an object to protect, hide, or decorate it, like a book cover or bed cover. As a verb, it means to place something over something else, to include or deal with a topic, or to travel a distance. For example, you can cover your head with a hat, a teacher can cover a lesson in class, or a car can cover 50 miles. The word also means to provide protection or insurance, such as “This warranty covers repairs.”