cover - Meaning in Hindi

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cover - Meaning in Hindi

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Definitions and Meaning of cover in English

cover noun

1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

   Synonyms

   covering, masking, screening

   अवगुंठन, अवगुण्ठन, अवच्छद, आच्छादन, आवेष्टन, छिपाना, ढकना, तोपना

   Example

   • "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
2. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

   Synonyms

   covering fire

   Example

   • "artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal"
3. a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

   Synonyms

   cover charge

4. a natural object that covers or envelops

   Synonyms

   covering, natural covering

   Examples

   • "the fox was flushed from its cover"
   • "under a covering of dust"
5. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

   Synonyms

   top, top

   Examples

   • "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"
   • "he removed the top of the carton"
   • "put the cover back on the kettle"
6. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

   Synonyms

   concealment, covert, screen

   Examples

   • "a screen of trees afforded privacy"
   • "the brush provided a covert for game"
   • "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"
   • "under cover of darkness"
7. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

   Synonyms

   cover song, cover version

   Example

   • "they made a cover of a Beatles' song"
8. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

   Synonyms

   blanket

   Example

   • "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
9. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

   Synonyms

   back, binding, book binding

   Example

   • "the book had a leather binding"
10. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

    Example

    • "her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment"

cover verb

1. copulate with a female, used especially of horses

   Synonyms

   breed, breed

   Example

   • "The horse covers the mare"
2. span an interval of distance, space or time

   Synonyms

   continue, continue, extend

   Examples

   • "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"
   • "The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles"
   • "The period covered the turn of the century"
   • "The war extended over five years"
   • "This farm covers some 200 acres"
3. cover as if with a shroud

   Synonyms

   enshroud, hide, shroud

   Example

   • "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery"
4. travel across or pass over

   Synonyms

   cross, cross, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse

   Example

   • "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
5. spread over a surface to conceal or protect

   Example

   • "This paint covers well"
6. hide from view or knowledge

   Synonyms

   cover up

   Example

   • "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House"
7. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

   Example

   • "Is this enough to cover the check?"
8. to take an action to protect against future problems

   Example

   • "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"
9. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

   Example

   • "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week"
10. invest with a large or excessive amount of something

    Example

    • "She covered herself with glory"
11. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

    Synonyms

    comprehend, embrace, encompass

    Examples

    • "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"
    • "this should cover everyone in the group"
12. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

    Synonyms

    compensate, overcompensate

    Example

    • "he is compensating for being a bad father"
13. provide for

    Example

    • "The grant doesn't cover my salary"
14. put something on top of something else

    Synonyms

    overlay

    Example

    • "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
15. provide with a covering or cause to be covered

    Examples

    • "cover her face with a handkerchief"
    • "cover the child with a blanket"
    • "cover the grave with flowers"
16. form a cover over

    Synonyms

    spread over

    Example

    • "The grass covered the grave"
17. play a higher card than the one previously played

    Example

    • "Smith covered again"
18. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
19. protect or defend (a position in a game)

    Example

    • "he covered left field"
20. hold within range of an aimed firearm
21. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

    Synonyms

    address, deal, handle, plow, treat, treat, treat

    Examples

    • "The course covered all of Western Civilization"
    • "The new book treats the history of China"
    • "This book deals with incest"
22. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

    Example

    • "The second officer covered the top floor"
23. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

    Synonyms

    report, report

    Examples

    • "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"
    • "The cub reporter covered New York City"
24. protect by insurance

    Synonyms

    insure, underwrite

    Example

    • "The insurance won't cover this"
25. sit on (eggs)

    Synonyms

    brood, hatch, hatch, incubate

    Examples

    • "Birds brood"
    • "The female covers the eggs"
26. clothe, as if for protection from the elements

    Synonyms

    wrap up

    Example

    • "cover your head!"

Synonyms of cover

• covering fire
• covering, masking, screening
• back, binding, book binding
• blanket
• cover song, cover version
• concealment, covert, screen
• top
• covering, natural covering
• cover charge
• wrap up
• brood, hatch, incubate
• insure, underwrite
• report
• address, deal, handle, plow, treat
• spread over
• overlay
• breed
• enshroud, hide, shroud
• cross, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse
• cover up
• comprehend, embrace, encompass
• compensate, overcompensate
• continue, extend

Antonyms of cover

expose, uncover

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