Definitions and Examples of cover, conceal, hide
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To place something over or upon, so as to protect or conceal it.
Example
She used a blanket to cover herself from the cold.
To keep something hidden or secret; to prevent from being known or discovered.
Example
He tried to conceal his surprise when he saw her unexpected arrival.
To put or keep something out of sight; to conceal or obscure from view.
Example
The thief tried to hide the stolen goods in his backpack.
Key Differences: cover vs conceal vs hide
- 1Cover implies placing something over or upon to protect or conceal it.
- 2Conceal means to keep something hidden or secret to prevent it from being known or discovered.
- 3Hide means to put or keep something out of sight to conceal or obscure it from view.
Effective Usage of cover, conceal, hide
- 1In everyday conversation, use these antonyms to describe actions related to revealing or hiding something.
- 2In writing, use these antonyms to create vivid descriptions of characters or settings.
- 3In academic contexts, use these antonyms to discuss topics related to privacy, secrecy, and disclosure.
Remember this!
The antonyms of bared are cover, conceal, and hide. Use cover to protect or conceal something, conceal to keep something hidden or secret, and hide to put or keep something out of sight. These words can be used in everyday conversation, writing, and academic contexts to describe actions related to revealing or hiding something.
