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uncover

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈkʌvər/ · UK /ʌnˈkʌvə/

Forms: uncovering, uncovered

uncover means: To discover or make known who someone is or what something really is.

verb

REVEAL IDENTITYB2

To discover or make known who someone is or what something really is.

  • They uncovered the thief’s identity.
  • The investigation uncovered the real owner of the company.
  • Detectives finally uncovered the person behind the false name.

Similar words: identify, expose, reveal

Common phrases: uncover someone’s identity, uncover the culprit, uncover a spy

REMOVE COVERB1

To remove something that covers or hides an object.

  • Please uncover the dish.
  • She uncovered the statue for the ceremony.
  • He uncovered his head when he entered the church.

Similar words: expose, unveil

Opposites: cover

Common phrases: uncover something, uncover the dish, uncover the statue

Questions about uncover

What does uncover mean?

To discover or make known who someone is or what something really is.

What is uncover in other languages?

Türkçe: kimliğini ortaya çıkarmak · Español: descubrir · Français: démasquer · Deutsch: entlarven · Italiano: smascherare · 日本語: 正体を暴く

How do you pronounce uncover?

In American English /ʌnˈkʌvər/; in British English /ʌnˈkʌvə/.

How do you use uncover in a sentence?

They uncovered the thief’s identity. The investigation uncovered the real owner of the company.

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