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uncovers

|un/cov/ers|

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/ʌnˈkʌvərz/

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/ʌnˈkʌvəz/

(uncover)

reveal

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective
uncover	uncovers	uncovers	uncovered	uncovered	uncovering	uncovering	unexpectedly-uncovered

Etymology

Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'uncoueren' 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 include the meaning of 'discovering something hidden.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to remove a cover from something.

She uncovers the dish before serving.

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Verb 2

to discover something previously hidden or unknown.

The investigation uncovers new evidence.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42