uncovered

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of laying bare or revealing what was previously hidden or covered.

  - "After hours of digging, the archaeologists finally uncovered the ancient artifacts."
  - "The thief was caught when he tried to uncover the stolen jewels."

• Verb

  To discover or find something, often unexpectedly.

  - "The hikers were thrilled when they uncovered a hidden waterfall."
  - "During the renovation, the workers uncovered some interesting historical artifacts."

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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 uncovered
cover , over , quiver , sever , tether

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'uncoverian', meaning 'to cover again' (un- 'not' + coverian 'to cover'). The modern sense of 'to reveal' is a reversal of this original meaning.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uncover' is often used in the context of archaeology and forensic investigations.

2. In the game of chess, 'uncovering' a checkmate refers to the revealing of the checkmate position after the opponent's king has been trapped.

3. The phrase 'uncover a lie' is often used in political or investigative contexts to refer to the act of revealing a falsehood or deceit.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exploration: The act of searching for new information or knowledge in an unfamiliar environment or domain.

2. Discovery: The act of finding or learning something new or previously unknown.

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Culture

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In literature, 'uncover' has been used extensively in mystery novels and thrillers, where the protagonist sets out to uncover a hidden truth or solve a crime. In art, the theme of uncovering or revealing has been explored in various forms, such as unveiling statues and paintings, or depicting the process of archaeological digs.

How to Memorize "uncovered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the action of lifting a cover or removing a veil to reveal something hidden.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'cover' and its opposite meaning 'uncover' to help remember the definition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'un-cover' to help remember the meaning of 'uncover'.

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