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uncover

|un/cov/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ʌnˈkʌvər/

🇬🇧

/ʌnˈkʌvə/

reveal

Etymology
Etymology Information

'uncover' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'uncovren,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'cover' meant 'to hide or protect.'

Historical Evolution

'uncovren' transformed into the modern English word 'uncover' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove a cover,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'to discover something hidden.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to remove a cover from something.

She uncovered the dish to reveal the delicious meal.

Synonyms

revealexpose

Antonyms

coverconceal

Verb 2

to discover something previously hidden or unknown.

The investigation uncovered new evidence.

Synonyms

discoverdetect

Antonyms

hideobscure

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Idioms

uncover the truth

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35