covered
- 01 A2 Elementary
having something on top of it, often to protect it or hide it.
overlaid, enveloped, or hidden by a layer of something else.
Simple“The old car was covered with a thick layer of dust in the garage.”
In context“The mountain peaks remained covered with dense clouds throughout the morning, preventing the rescue team from identifying a safe landing site.”
PitfallThe ground was covered by snow. The ground was covered with snow.While 'by' is sometimes used in passive voice, 'covered with' is the standard way to describe a layer of something on a surface.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
already finished, discussed, or paid for.
having been addressed, included in a discussion, or financially accounted for.
Simple“Don't worry about the bill; your dinner is already covered.”
In context“The professor assured the students that all the exam topics had been covered during the previous three weeks of lectures.”
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