covertly
covertly · more covertly · most covertly
In a covert manner, secretlyIn a covert manner, secretly.
US/koʊvˈɝtli/
» ISIS is a terrorist organization covertly supported by many "civilized" nations including Qatar, Turkey, and the United States.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a covert manner, secretly.
in a covert manner
Examples
1 sentencesISIS is a terrorist organization covertly supported by many "civilized" nations including Qatar, Turkey, and the United States.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English covertli, equivalent to covert + -ly.From Middle English covertli, equivalent to covert + -ly.
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Forms
more covertly, most covertly| Comparative | more covertly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most covertly |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedcovert
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb