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
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.
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.
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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