Covering
ˈkʌvərɪŋ
Definitions
4 meaningsTo place something over or on top of something to hide or protect it.
ˈkʌvər
To place something over or on top of something else to protect or conceal it.
The gardener covered the plants with a sheet to protect them from the frost.
💡 Simply: Like putting a blanket on a bed to keep someone warm, covering something means putting something over it to hide or protect it. Think of covering a messy room with a blanket when guests arrive!
👶 For kids: To put something on top of something else, like putting a blanket on a bed.
More Examples
She carefully covered the painting with a drop cloth to avoid spills.
He covered his face with his hands when he was embarrassed.
How It's Used
"She covered the cake with frosting."
"The nurse covered the wound with a sterile bandage."
Something that is used to conceal or protect something else.
ˈkʌvərɪŋ
Something that covers or conceals something else.
The snow provided a beautiful white covering for the landscape.
💡 Simply: A covering is like a roof, a blanket, or even your clothes – something that goes over or around something else to protect it or hide it. Think about a blanket as your 'bed covering'.
👶 For kids: Something that goes on top of something to keep it safe or hidden, like a blanket or a roof.
More Examples
The insurance policy provided covering for any unexpected costs.
They applied a protective covering to the delicate artwork.
How It's Used
"The tent provided a good covering from the rain."
"The roof is the covering of the house."
Financial protection or insurance.
ˈkʌvərɪŋ
Insurance or financial protection.
The car insurance offers covering against theft and damage.
💡 Simply: Think of it like an umbrella that protects you from financial problems! Having 'covering' means that if something bad happens (like a car accident), you have help to pay for the costs.
👶 For kids: Money or help to pay for things if something goes wrong.
More Examples
This investment provides covering against market fluctuations.
Do you have covering for the trip?
How It's Used
"The policy provides comprehensive covering for medical expenses."
"The company provides covering for employee expenses."
Serving to cover; protective.
ˈkʌvərɪŋ
Relating to the action of covering something.
The covering layer of paint was applied smoothly.
💡 Simply: Something that is 'covering' means it's meant to protect or hide something. Like, 'covering material' is the thing you use to protect or hide the item.
👶 For kids: Something that's meant to hide or protect.
More Examples
We needed a covering blanket for the picnic.
The covering film protected the screen from scratches.
How It's Used
"The covering material was waterproof."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
cover your tracks
To hide evidence of what you have done, especially something dishonest or illegal.
"The thief tried to cover his tracks by erasing the security footage."
under cover
Working secretly or undercover, especially for the police or military.
"The detective worked under cover to infiltrate the gang."
covering letter
A letter sent with a document, explaining its purpose.
"Please include a covering letter with your resume."
From the Old French word "covrir" (to cover), derived from the Latin "cooperire" (to cover entirely), from "co-" (together) + "operire" (to cover).
The word "cover" and its derivatives have been used since Old English times to denote the act of concealing or protecting.
Memory tip
Imagine a blanket covering a sleeping person.
Word Origin
"to cover entirely"