uncover
gb/ʌŋkˈʌvɚ/ us/ʌŋkˈʌvɚ/
B1
Engleză
~ 5600
feltár, felfed, leleplez, felfedez, megtud, értesül, leveszi róla a fedőt, leveszi a kalapját
VERB
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
to uncover [the truth/ a secret/ information/ evidence]
Investigators finally uncovered the truth about where the campaign money came from.
A nyomozók végül feltárták az igazságot arról, hogy honnan származott a kampánypénz.
The article uncovered a secret agreement between the two companies.
A cikk leleplezett egy titkos megállapodást a két vállalat között.
The reporter spent months working to uncover evidence of fraud.
The documentary uncovered corruption at the highest levels of government.
Her memoir uncovers painful family secrets that were never discussed.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The police worked hard to uncover the truth.
A rendőrség keményen dolgozott azon, hogy feltárja az igazságot.
The news story uncovered a big secret.
A híradás egy nagy titkot leplezett le.
The lawyer uncovered new evidence in the case.
The book uncovers many hidden facts about the war.
The journalist uncovered a plan to cheat customers.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"uncover about"* (e.g., *"The police uncovered about the crime"*). In English, *uncover* takes a direct object: *"The police uncovered the crime"* or *"uncovered the truth about the crime."* Learners may also overuse *discover*; *uncover* is preferred when something was deliberately kept secret or hidden, especially in news or legal contexts.
Sens
reveal secret or hidden information
Colocații
uncover the truth
|uncover a secret
|uncover evidence
|uncover corruption
|uncover a scandal
|uncover a cover-up
Sinonime
reveal (General, very common word for making something known; slightly broader and more neutral.)
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expose (Often suggests showing something bad or wrong, especially publicly.)
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bring to light (More formal or literary phrase; emphasizes making something known after it was hidden.)
Antonime
cover up (Suggests actively hiding the truth or evidence, often about something wrong.)
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conceal (More formal; means to hide information so people do not know it.)
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hide (General word for keeping something from being seen or known.)
Teme
communication
|law
|media
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
to show or tell information that was kept secret or hidden
To make information that was secret, hidden, or deliberately kept from people become known.
VERB
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
to uncover [a fact/ a pattern/ new information]
Researchers have uncovered a possible link between the two diseases.
A kutatók lehetséges összefüggést fedeztek fel a két betegség között.
The study uncovered several important facts about climate change.
A tanulmány több fontos tényt tárt fel az éghajlatváltozással kapcsolatban.
Archaeologists recently uncovered a new section of the ancient city.
Data analysts uncovered a clear pattern in customer behavior.
The investigation uncovered weaknesses in the company’s safety system.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Scientists uncovered a new kind of bird.
A tudósok egy új madárfajt fedeztek fel.
The teacher uncovered an error in the textbook.
A tanár hibát fedezett fel a tankönyvben.
They uncovered many new facts during the study.
The team uncovered a problem with the software.
He uncovered a pattern in the numbers.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think *uncover* can replace *find* in all situations, but it is usually used for facts, information, or discoveries after effort, not for everyday things (say *"find my keys,"* not *"uncover my keys"*). They may also confuse this sense with the more secret-focused sense 1; here, the focus is on new knowledge, not necessarily on wrongdoing or secrets.
Sens
discover something previously unknown
Colocații
uncover new evidence
|uncover new facts
|uncover a pattern
|uncover a connection
|uncover a mystery
Sinonime
discover (Very close in meaning; slightly more general and common in everyday speech.)
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find (More general; can be physical or abstract, and does not always suggest research or investigation.)
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identify (Often used in academic or technical contexts when something is carefully recognized or named.)
Antonime
overlook (Means to fail to notice or discover something, often by mistake.)
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ignore (To choose not to pay attention to something, rather than not discovering it.)
Teme
science
|history
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
to find or learn something new that people did not know before
To discover or find something that was not known about before, often through study, research, or careful searching.
VERB
B1
3
felfed
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
to uncover [something]
Uncover the pan and let the sauce simmer for ten more minutes.
Vedd le a fedőt az edényről, és hagyd a szószt még tíz percig lassú tűzön főni.
She carefully uncovered the painting to show it to the visitors.
Óvatosan levette a takarást a festményről, hogy megmutassa a látogatóknak.
They uncovered the body so the doctor could examine it.
Slowly uncover the bowl to let the steam escape.
He uncovered the cage and the birds immediately began to sing.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Please uncover the pot so the soup can cool.
Kérlek, vedd le a fedőt a fazékról, hogy a leves hűlhessen.
She uncovered the plate and saw the cake.
Levette a fedőt a tányérról, és meglátta a tortát.
He uncovered the box to look inside.
They uncovered the table after the party.
I uncovered the cage and fed the rabbit.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use *open* for every situation. *Uncover* is better when something has a cover on top (a lid, cloth, or sheet) that you remove. Also, do not say *"uncover off"*; the verb already includes the idea of removal, so say *"uncover the pan,"* not *"uncover off the pan."*
Sens
remove a physical cover
Colocații
uncover the pan
|uncover the dish
|uncover the bowl
|uncover the cage
|uncover the body
Sinonime
remove the lid (More specific; used when the cover is a lid.)
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open (Very general; may refer to doors, windows, containers, or covers.)
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unwrap (Used for things covered in paper or other wrapping, especially gifts or food.)
Antonime
cover (General opposite; means to put something over something else to protect or hide it.)
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close (Used when putting a lid, top, or cover back on something.)
Teme
daily_life
|food
|home
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
to take the cover off something so you can see or use it
To take a lid, cloth, or other physical covering off something so that it is open or visible.
VERB
C1
LITERARY
4
Tipar de utilizare:
to uncover [one's] head
Mourners uncovered their heads as the coffin passed.
A gyászolók levették a fejfedőjüket, amikor elhaladt előttük a koporsó.
He quickly uncovered when he entered the church.
Gyorsan levette a kalapját, amikor belépett a templomba.
They were asked to uncover as the national anthem played.
The men uncovered in silence during the short prayer.
He uncovered his head in a gesture of respect.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The man uncovered when he went into the church.
A férfi levette a kalapját, amikor bement a templomba.
People uncovered their heads during the prayer.
Az emberek levették a fejfedőjüket az ima alatt.
He uncovered to show respect.
The visitors uncovered as they entered the building.
They uncovered when the flag passed by.
Greșeală frecventă:
This use is rare and somewhat old-fashioned. Learners may not recognize that *uncover* here refers only to removing something from the head, not revealing information.
Sens
remove your hat from respect
Colocații
uncover his head
|uncover their heads
|asked to uncover
|uncovered as a sign of respect
Sinonime
bare one's head (Formal/literary phrase that emphasizes respect or ceremony.)
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take off one's hat (More everyday and descriptive; does not sound as formal or old-fashioned.)
Antonime
cover one's head (General opposite; means to put on a hat or other covering.)
Teme
customs
|religion
|formal
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
to take your hat off your head, often to show respect
To take a hat or other head covering off your head, especially as a sign of respect or in a religious or formal setting.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
uncover
IPA
GB/ʌŋkˈʌvɚ/
US/ʌŋkˈʌvɚ/
Silabe și accent
un - cov - er (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cov)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: uncover
- 3rd Person Singular: uncovers
- Present Participle: uncovering
- Past: uncovered
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
uncovers
verb
uncovering
verb
uncovered
verb
Core family
cover
verb A2
Advanced or less common
rediscover
verb B2
Expresii
uncover corruption
1/ʌŋkˈʌvɚ kɚˈʌpʃən/
fixed phrase
reveal dishonest or illegal behavior
to show that people in power are doing bad or illegal things, like taking money or giving unfair help to friends
Exemple
- The investigation uncovered widespread corruption in the local government.
- Journalists played a key role in uncovering corruption at the company.
- New laws were passed after a report uncovered corruption in the police force.
uncover evidence
1/ʌŋkˈʌvɚ ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
find new proof in an investigation
to find proof or information that helps show what is true, especially in a police or official investigation
Exemple
- Detectives uncovered new evidence that changed the direction of the case.
- The audit uncovered evidence of serious financial problems.
- Prosecutors say they have uncovered evidence linking him to the crime.
uncover the truth
1/ʌŋkˈʌvɚ ðə tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
discover the real facts
to find and show what really happened, not the lies or stories people tell
Exemple
- The documentary aims to uncover the truth about the company’s past.
- Good journalism tries to uncover the truth, even when it is uncomfortable.
- The police promised to uncover the truth behind the missing funds.