covered

• Beschreibt etwas, das eine Schicht oder Abdeckung oben hat oder durch etwas anderes geschützt oder verborgen ist.

Describes something that has a layer or covering over it, or is protected or concealed by something else.

1. Having a layer on topA2formal

   Something that has a layer or covering over its surface.

   Bedeckt

   • The table was covered with a white cloth.
   • Her hands were covered in mud after gardening.
   • The ground was covered with snow.

   Synonymeblanketedcladcoatedlayeredsheathedwrapped

   Antonymebareexposednakedopenstrippeduncoveredunprotected

2. Protected or concealedB1formal

   Being protected or hidden by something.

   Bedeckt

   • The furniture was covered with plastic sheets during painting.
   • The car is covered by a tarp to protect it from rain.
   • The witness was covered by a blanket for anonymity.

   Synonymecamouflagedcloakedconcealedhiddenmaskedprotectedshelteredshieldedveiled

   Antonymebareexposeduncoveredunprotectedvisible

3. Included or dealt withB1formal

   Having been addressed, included, or dealt with in a discussion or document.

   Abgedeckt

   • All topics are covered in the training manual.
   • The insurance policy covered the damage.
   • The report covered the main issues thoroughly.

   Synonymeaddressedconsideredhandledincludedtreated

   Antonymeignoredoverlooked

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas über oder auf etwas anderes zu legen, oder ein Thema zu behandeln bzw. zu umfassen.

A verb used to indicate placing something over or upon something else, or to include or deal with a topic.

1. A1formal

   To place something over or upon something else to protect, hide, or enclose it.

   Etwas über etwas legen

   • Cover the food with plastic wrap.
   • She covered the table with a cloth.
   • Please cover the windows with curtains.

   Synonymeblanketcoatenvelopoverlayoverspreadwrap

   Antonymeexposerevealuncover

2. B1formal

   To include or deal with a particular subject or topic.

   Abdecken

   • The book covers all aspects of history.
   • The report covers the main issues.
   • This course covers basic programming concepts.

   Synonymeaddresscompriseconsidercontaindiscussembraceencompassincludeinvolvetreat

   Antonymeexcludeomit

3. B1formal

   To protect or defend someone or something from attack or danger.

   Schützen und verteidigen

   • The soldiers covered their position with fire.
   • He covered me during the escape.
   • The insurance covers damage from accidents.

   Synonymedefendguardprotectsheltershield

   Antonymeendangerexpose

4. Travel a distanceB2formal

   To travel a particular distance or area.

   Eine Strecke zurücklegen

   • They covered 500 miles in one day.
   • The reporter covered the entire event.
   • The team covered a lot of ground in their investigation.

   Synonymecrossgo acrossnegotiatepass overtraveltraverse

Phrasal-Variantencover forcover up