coverage
gb/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
B1
English
~ 1900
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
action
1
reporting of news or events
When newspapers, TV, or other media tell people about an event or topic.
Usage pattern:
[media] provide coverage of [event/topic]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'coverage' with 'cover', using the verb form when they mean the noun form, e.g., saying 'The media cover was good' instead of 'The media coverage was good'.
Synonyms
reporting (Focuses on the act of gathering and presenting news, often in journalism.)
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broadcasting (Specifically refers to transmitting information via radio, TV, or online channels.)
Antonyms
censorship (The suppression or control of information, which is the opposite of open coverage.)
Collocations
news coverage
|media coverage
|extensive coverage
|live coverage
|coverage of the event
Themes
media
|journalism
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Examples
- The election received extensive coverage on national television.
- We watched live coverage of the rescue operation.
- The media's coverage of the storm was criticized for being sensationalist.
- This channel offers in-depth coverage of international affairs.
Learner examples
- The news gave coverage of the big game.
- TV coverage showed the fire in the city.
- The newspaper had good coverage of the meeting.
Noun
B1
quantity
2
extent something reaches or covers
How much area or how many people something reaches or affects.
Usage pattern:
coverage of [area/region/subject]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'covering' as a physical object, but here it refers to range or extent, not a literal cover.
Synonyms
reach (Focuses on the distance or audience extent rather than physical coverage.)
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range (Emphasizes the span between limits, often in technical contexts.)
Antonyms
gap (A missing part within an otherwise covered area.)
Collocations
mobile phone coverage
|insurance coverage
|geographic coverage
|coverage area
Themes
geography
|technology
|services
|space
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Mobile phone coverage is poor in rural areas.
- Our insurance policy offers worldwide coverage.
- The map shows the satellite's coverage over the ocean.
- The plan provides full coverage for all employees.
Learner examples
- There is no phone coverage in the mountains.
- This plan gives full health coverage.
- The map shows the coverage of the service.
Noun
technical
B2
entity
3
protection by insurance policy
The help or payment you get from insurance if something bad happens.
Usage pattern:
coverage for [type of loss/damage]
Common mistake:
Some learners say 'cover' instead of 'coverage' when talking about insurance, e.g., 'I have health cover' is British English, but 'health coverage' is more common in American English.
Synonyms
protection (General term for safeguarding against loss; less specific than insurance context.)
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policy benefits (Emphasizes the specific advantages included in an insurance agreement.)
Antonyms
uninsured (Lacking any insurance protection.)
Collocations
health coverage
|full coverage
|insurance coverage
|liability coverage
Themes
finance
|insurance
|business
Examples
- Her health coverage includes dental care.
- We need to increase our liability coverage.
- Full coverage will pay for damage to your own car as well as others'.
- Travel insurance offers coverage for lost luggage.
Learner examples
- My health coverage pays for my medicine.
- We have full car coverage.
- I bought travel coverage for my trip.
Grammar
Dictionary form
coverage
IPA
GB/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
cov - er - age (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cov)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: coverage
- Plural: coverage, coverages
Word family
Expressions
full coverage
1/fˈʊl kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
complete protection or inclusion
Protection that includes everything possible in a policy or plan.
Examples
- Full coverage car insurance is more expensive but offers more benefits.
- We have full coverage for all medical expenses.
insurance coverage
1/ɪnʃˈʊɹəns kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
protection from insurance policy risks/losses
Protection from an insurance company if something bad happens to you or your things.
Examples
- Our insurance coverage includes theft and fire damage.
- He checked his insurance coverage before traveling abroad.
live coverage
1/lˈaɪv kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
real-time event reporting by media
When media report an event while it is happening.
Examples
- We watched live coverage of the match.
- The channel provided live coverage of the ceremony.
media coverage
1/mˈidiə kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
news reporting by media outlets
When TV, newspapers, radio, or online sites talk about an event or subject.
Examples
- The scandal received massive media coverage.
- Media coverage of the festival attracted many tourists.