uncover

CEFRB1

/ʌnˈkʌvɚ/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To remove a cover, or discover something hidden.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To reveal the identity of.

Examples

  • I dare not probe too deeply, lest I uncover the awful truth!

  • Uncover the horrific truth of this shocking story.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.

  2. To remove a cover from.

  3. To remove one's hat or cap as a mark of respect.

More examples

In context

  • You may not like what you uncover.

  • The model railway was uncovered.

  • The murderer has finally been uncovered.

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Antonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The archaeologists worked hard to blank the ancient temple buried under sand.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English uncoveren, equivalent to un- + cover.