uncover
To remove a cover fromTo remove a cover from.
» The police uncovered a major drug operation.
Meaning
6 sensesTo remove a cover from.
The model railway was uncovered.
aufdecken, enthüllen
сниматьsnimatʹ
reveal to view as by removing a cover
To reveal the identity of.
The murderer has finally been uncovered.
To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.
(intransitive, reflexive)To remove one's hat or cap as a mark of respect.
(intransitive, reflexive)To expose the genitalia.
(transitive)To expose (lines of formation of troops) successively by the wheeling to right or left of the lines in front.
Examples
65 sentencesThe police uncovered a major drug operation.
You may not like what you uncover.
I'll see what I can uncover.
I'm just trying to uncover the truth.
ruЯ лишь стараюсь узнать правду.
The police have uncovered new evidence related to the case.
ruПолиция обнаружила новые улики, имеющие отношение к делу.
deDie Polizei hat in dem Fall neue Beweise aufgedeckt.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Middle English uncoveren, equivalent to un- + cover.From Middle English uncoveren, equivalent to un- + cover.
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Forms
uncovers, uncovering, uncovered, uncoveredSynonyms
15 synonymsAntonyms
2 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle