What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uncaps
Example
He uncapped the bottle and poured himself a drink. [uncapped: past tense]
Example
Can you please uncap this jar for me? [uncap: verb]
uncover
Example
She uncovered the pot to check on the soup. [uncovered: past tense]
Example
The investigation uncovered evidence of fraud. [uncovered: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Uncover is more commonly used than uncap in everyday language. Uncover is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while uncap is less common and is typically used in more informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uncaps and uncover?
Both uncap and uncover are neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
