Word
covered
Phoneticscov·ered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkəvɝd/
UK/kˈʌvəd/
Definitions
01overlaid or hidden
A2 · Elementary
adj. having something on top of it, often to protect it or hide it.
adj. overlaid, enveloped, or hidden by a layer of something else.
“The old car was covered with a thick layer of dust in the garage.”
“The mountain peaks remained covered with dense clouds throughout the morning, preventing the rescue team from identifying a safe landing site.”
Pitfall
The 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.
02dealt with or handled
B1 · Intermediate
adj. already finished, discussed, or paid for.
adj. having been addressed, included in a discussion, or financially accounted for.
“Don't worry about the bill; your dinner is already covered.”
“The professor assured the students that all the exam topics had been covered during the previous three weeks of lectures.”
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “covered” in context.
Verb
01. covered by
“The costs of the repairs are covered by the building insurance.”
adj + prep
02. covered in
“His boots were covered in mud after the long walk through the fields.”
adj + prep
03. covered with
“The table was covered with a beautiful linen cloth for the dinner party.”
adj + prep
04. keep covered
“You should keep the food covered to prevent it from getting cold.”
verb + adj
05. leave covered
“Leave the dough covered in a warm place for one hour to rise.”
verb + adj
Adjective
06. fully covered
“Please ensure that the wound is fully covered with a sterile bandage.”
adv + adj
07. lightly covered
“The floor was lightly covered with a thin layer of dust.”
adv + adj
08. thickly covered
“The mountain peaks were thickly covered in snow even in early summer.”
adv + adj
Noun
09. area covered
“The total area covered by the forest has decreased over the last decade.”
noun + adj
10. be well covered
“The main points of the argument were well covered during the presentation.”
11. extensively covered
“The election results were extensively covered by the international media.”
12. remain covered
“The statue will remain covered until the official unveiling ceremony.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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