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uncovered

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ənˈkəvɝd// UK //ʌnkˈʌvəd// un·cov·ered

v. to find or reveal something that was hidden or secret. You use this when someone discovers new information or finds an object that was covered up.

v. to reveal or bring to light something previously hidden, secret, or unknown. Often used in the context of investigative work or physical discovery.


SIMPLE

The reporter uncovered a major scandal in the city government.

CONTEXTUAL

Archaeologists uncovered the remains of an ancient temple while digging for a new subway line.

COMPLEX

The internal audit uncovered several discrepancies in the financial records that had been overlooked for years, leading to a full-scale investigation into the department's spending.

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Origin

From un- + covered.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

Pitfall

The secret was uncovered by the truth.The truth was uncovered.Learners sometimes confuse the thing being revealed with the person or thing doing the revealing; the object of 'uncover' should be the hidden item.

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