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cover

cover

Meaning of cover

place over

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British English/tə ˈkʌvə/
American English/ˈkʌvɚ/
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cover with Indonesian translation

cover usage examples

🇮🇩Indonesian🇬🇧English

Cover young tomato plants with a fine mesh at dusk to keep insects off.

🇮🇩Indonesian🇬🇧English

Cover the compost heap with a sheet of plastic so it doesn't get waterlogged in heavy rain.

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cover belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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cover synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between cover / wrap / blanket / coat / mulch / shade

🇬🇧English

To enclose or cover by winding material around; implies surrounding rather than just placing on top.

A1Very Often

Wrap the root ball in burlap before moving the tree.

🇬🇧English

To cover completely or uniformly, often implying a thick or continuous layer.

A2Often

A light frost blanketed the vegetable beds last night.

🇬🇧English

To apply a layer or film over a surface (paint, dust, treatment); suggests a thin or even layer.

A2Often

Coat the seeds with compost before planting.

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🇬🇧English
mulch

To cover soil with material (like straw, bark) to retain moisture and suppress weeds; specific to soil care.

A2Often

Mulch around the roses to keep the soil moist.

S
🇬🇧English
shade

To block or reduce sunlight; focuses on protection from sun rather than simply covering.

A1Very Often

Shade the seedlings during the hottest part of the day.

🇬🇧English

To protect from weather or danger; emphasizes protection rather than mere covering.

A2Often

Shelter young plants from the strong wind with a screen.

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🇬🇧English
insulate

To protect from heat loss or cold by adding insulating material; more technical and purpose-driven.

A2Often

Insulate pots with bubble wrap to protect roots in winter.

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How to pronounce cover and what this word means

cover means cover. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cover

/tə ˈkʌvə/

cover translation

cover

cover examples

Cover young tomato plants with a fine mesh at dusk to keep insects off.

cover transcription

/tə ˈkʌvə/, /ˈkʌvɚ/

Questions about this word

cover meaning: what does it mean?

place over

cover pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cover is pronounced as /tə ˈkʌvə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cover definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Cover young tomato plants with a fine mesh at dusk to keep insects off. Translation: Нужно накрывать молодые помидоры мелкой сеткой вечером, чтобы защитить их от насекомых.

Is cover part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?

Yes, cover can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cover part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, cover can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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