uncover

Meanings

• Verb

  To reveal or lay bare what is hidden; make known or clear; disclose.

  - "The archaeologist uncovered an ancient artifact."
  - "The journalist uncovered a scandal."
  - "I uncovered a hidden talent in my sister."

• Verb

  To remove the covering or lid from (something); expose to view.

  - "Uncover the potato salad before serving."
  - "Uncover the patient during surgery."
  - "Uncover the tracks to find the culprit."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌnˈkʌvə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88987544"

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Antonyms

cover up

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Synonyms

doff , uncoif , unhat , expose , uncloak

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uncover
cover , quiver , sever , weaver , leaver

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Variants

List of all variants of uncover that leads to same result
uncover , uncovered , uncovering , uncovers

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Forms

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uncovered, uncovering, uncovers, uncoveredly

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Etymology

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From Old French 'descoverer', from 'des-' meaning 'off' + 'covrer' meaning 'cover'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uncover' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. The largest uncovered diamond ever found is the Cullinan Diamond, which weighed 3,106.75 carats.

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Related Concepts

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1. Expose: To make something known or visible, often with the intention of criticizing or revealing a wrong or a secret.

2. Discover: To find or learn something new, often through exploration or investigation.

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Culture

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Uncover has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to depict the act of revealing hidden truths or secrets. In Shakespeare's play 'Othello', Iago manipulates Othello into believing his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful, leading to tragic consequences. In music, 'Uncover' is the title of an album by the band 'The Gaslight Anthem'.

How to Memorize "uncover"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of removing a cover or lid to reveal what's hidden.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'cover' and 'reveal'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word: 'U Can't Overlook Verbs'.

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