Definitions:

1. A false identity and background, especially one created for an undercover agent. VERB
   • The new name and passport are cover for their next assignment.
2. A fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink. NOUN
   • The nightclub has a $20 cover charge on weekends.
3. A recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else. NOUN
   • They made a cover of a Beatles' song.
4. Be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism. VERB
   • She was assigned to cover the election.
5. Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed. NOUN
   • They pulled the covers over their head and went to sleep.
6. In military or surveillance context, refers to concealment. NOUN
   • The agent's cover was blown.
7. Include as part of something broader. VERB
   • This should cover everyone in the group.
8. Maintain a check on, especially by patrolling. VERB
   • The second officer covered the top floor.
9. Protect or defend a position in a game. VERB
   • He covered left field.
10. Shelter or protection. NOUN
    • They took cover from the storm under a tree.
11. Something that goes over or protects. NOUN
    • The tablecloth is a cover for the table.
12. The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it. NOUN
    • The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft.
13. The outer layer of a book, album, or magazine. NOUN
    • The book's cover is torn.
14. To act as a substitute or replacement. VERB
    • Can you cover my shift tomorrow?
15. To guard or watch over. VERB
    • The soldier covered his teammate during the retreat.
16. To include or deal with a topic. VERB
    • The course covers modern history.
17. To invest wit a large or excessive amount of something. VERB
    • She covered herself with glory.
18. To place something over or on top of something else. VERB
    • She covered the pot with a lid.
19. To protect or shield. VERB
    • He covered his head from the rain.
20. To provide for or pay expenses or costs. VERB
    • The insurance will cover the damage.
21. To take an action to protect against future problems. VERB
    • Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
22. To travel across a distance or area. VERB
    • We covered 300 miles in one day.

Synonyms:

• address
• back
• binding
• blanket
• compensate
• conceal
• concealment
• disguise
• hide
• include
• insure
• lid
• overcompensate
• overlay
• pay for
• protect
• protection
• report
• screen
• screening
• shelter
• shield
• shroud
• span
• spread over
• substitute
• top
• traverse
• wrap up

NearBy Words:

• cover-up
• coverage
• coverall
• covered
• covering
• coverlet
• covert
• covertly
• covertness