cover
gb/kˈʌvɚ/ us/kˈʌvɚ/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1700
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
1
Put something over for protection or concealment
To put something on or over something to keep it safe or hidden.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to cover [something] with [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cover' with 'hide'. 'Hide' means to place something out of sight, while 'cover' means to put something on top or around it.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
protect (Focuses more on keeping something safe rather than hiding it.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
uncover (Means to remove a cover or reveal something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
cover a pot
|cover a wound
|cover the table
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She covered the cake with a glass lid.
- Please cover the plants before the frost comes.
- He covered the hole with a piece of cardboard.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I cover my food with a plate.
- Please cover the box with paper.
- She covers her head with a hat.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
2
Deal with or report on a topic or event
To talk about, write about, or show information about something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to cover [a topic/event/area]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical covering. Here it is about including or reporting information.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
report on (Specifically used in journalism contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ignore (Means to deliberately not deal with or report on something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
cover the news
|cover a story
|cover all aspects
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
media
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The journalist will cover the election.
- The course covers basic grammar and vocabulary.
- This insurance policy covers accidental damage.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The teacher covers many topics in class.
- The news covers the big game.
- This book covers the history of the city.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
3
Something placed over for protection or concealment
Something you put over something to keep it safe, hidden, or nice-looking.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lid (A rigid top for a container; more specific than 'cover'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
opening (An exposed part without any protective covering.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
bed cover
|phone cover
|dust cover
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
objects
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The sofa had a protective cover.
- I bought a new cover for my phone.
- The pot's cover was missing.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I put a cover on my bed.
- My phone has a red cover.
- The book has a blue cover.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
4
Travel over a distance or area
To go across or reach an area or space.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to cover [distance/area]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
cross (Focuses on going from one side to another; not always about total area.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
miss (Fail to reach or include an area.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
cover 10 miles
|cover the whole country
|cover a route
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
travel
|geography
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We covered 200 kilometers in one day.
- The tour will cover five cities.
- The carpet covers the entire floor.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We covered 5 miles today.
- The snow covers the ground.
- The bus covers this route every day.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
5
Pay for the cost of something
To give money to pay for something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to cover [the cost/expenses/bill]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
pay for (Everyday term for giving money to buy or settle; less formal than 'cover' in some contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
owe (To have an unpaid debt instead of paying it off.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
cover the bill
|cover expenses
|cover costs
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
money
|business
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I'll cover the check this time.
- The grant will cover tuition fees.
- Can you cover my expenses for the trip?
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I will cover your lunch today.
- The company covers travel costs.
- She covered the bill at dinner.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
6
Stand in for someone temporarily
To do someone's work when they are not there.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to cover for [someone]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
substitute for (More formal; implies filling in for someone in various contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
abandon (Leave duties undone instead of taking them over.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
cover a shift
|cover for a colleague
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
work
|help
|relationships
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Can you cover for me while I’m at lunch?
- She covered his shift last night.
- I’ll cover for you during your vacation.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I will cover for you when you are sick.
- She covered my class yesterday.
- He covers for me when I am away.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
cover
IPA
GB/kˈʌvɚ/
US/kˈʌvɚ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
cov - er (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (cov)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: cover
- Plural: cover, covers
Verb
- Base: cover
- 3rd Person Singular: covers
- Present Participle: covering
- Past: covered
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
cover all bases
1/kˈʌvɚ ˈɔl bˈeɪsɪz/
idiom
Prepare for all possibilities or outcomes
To be ready for every possible problem or situation.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We need to cover all bases before launching the product.
- She covered all bases by checking every detail.
cover one's tracks
1/kˈʌvɚ wˈʌnz tɹˈæks/
idiom
Hide evidence of actions done
To hide signs of what you did so no one knows.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He covered his tracks by deleting the files.
- They covered their tracks after the theft.
cover up
1/kˈʌvɚ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Hide wrongdoing from being known
To hide the truth about something bad that happened.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They tried to cover up the scandal.
- He covered up his mistake at work.
take cover
1/tˈeɪk kˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Find shelter from danger or attack
To move to a safe place because there is danger nearby.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We took cover when the shooting started.
- Take cover! There's a storm coming.
under cover
1/ˈʌndɚ kˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Disguised identity for secret work
Working secretly so people do not know who you really are.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The agent was working under cover for two years.
- He went under cover to catch the criminals.