take cover

take cov·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [teyk kuhv-er]
- /teɪk ˈkʌv ər/
- /teɪk ˈkʌvə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [teyk kuhv-er]
- /teɪk ˈkʌv ər/

Definitions of take cover words

verb with object take cover to be or serve as a covering for; extend over; rest on the surface of: Snow covered the fields. 1
verb with object take cover to place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth. 1
verb with object take cover to provide with a covering or top: Cover the pot with a lid. 1
verb with object take cover to protect or conceal (the body, head, etc.) with clothes, a hat, etc; wrap. 1
verb with object take cover to bring upon (oneself): He covered himself with glory by his exploits. 1
verb with object take cover to hide from view; screen. 1

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Origin of take cover

First appearance:

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English coveren < Old French covrir < Latin cooperīre to cover completely, equivalent to co- co- + operīre to shut, close, cover (op-, apparently for ob- ob- + -erīre; see aperient)

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Parts of speech for Take cover

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Take cover

take cover popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for take cover

verb take cover

blot out — If one thing blots out another thing, it is in front of the other thing and prevents it from being seen.
hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
lay low — situated, placed, or occurring not far above the ground, floor, or base: a low shelf.
lie low — situated, placed, or occurring not far above the ground, floor, or base: a low shelf.

All 11 Synonyms of take cover