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cove

[kəʊv]

cove Definition

  • 1a small sheltered bay
  • 2a person who is dishonest or a criminal

Using cove: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cove" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The beach was located in a cove, surrounded by cliffs.

  • Example

    We saw a group of seals playing in the cove.

  • Example

    He turned out to be a cove, stealing from his own company.

cove Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cove

Phrases with cove

  • pirate's cove

    a hidden place where pirates meet or hide their treasure

    Example

    The map led us to the pirate's cove, where we found the treasure chest.

  • cove of thieves

    a group of people who are involved in illegal activities such as theft or robbery

    Example

    The police raided the cove of thieves and arrested several suspects.

  • a place or situation where secrets are kept or hidden

    Example

    The meeting was held in a cove of secrecy to discuss sensitive information.

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Summary: cove in Brief

The term 'cove' [kəʊv] refers to a small sheltered bay or a person who is dishonest or a criminal. It can be used to describe a location, as in 'The beach was located in a cove, surrounded by cliffs,' or a person, as in 'He turned out to be a cove, stealing from his own company.' Phrases like 'pirate's cove' and 'cove of thieves' extend the meaning of 'cove' into idiomatic expressions.

How do native speakers use this expression?

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