covert

[ˈkʌvət]

covert Definition

• 1. not openly acknowledged or displayed
• 2. a thicket in which game can hide

Using covert: Examples

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

• Example

  The group carried out a covert operation to infiltrate the enemy base.

• Example

  She made a covert attempt to steal the documents.

• Example

  The spy was working under a covert identity.

• Example

  The covert surveillance was discovered by the suspect.

covert Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for covert

• secret
• hidden
• undercover
• clandestine
• surreptitious

Antonyms for covert

• overt
• open
• public

Phrases with covert

• covert racism

  subtle and indirect discrimination against a particular race or ethnicity

  Example

  The company was accused of covert racism in their hiring practices.

• covert operation

  a secret mission or activity carried out by a government or military organization

  Example

  The CIA conducted a covert operation to gather intelligence on the terrorist group.

• covert surveillance

  the act of monitoring someone or something secretly and discreetly

  Example

  The police used covert surveillance to catch the drug dealers.

Origins of covert

from Old French 'coverte', feminine of 'covet', meaning 'hidden'

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Summary: covert in Brief

The term 'covert' [ˈkʌvət] refers to something that is not openly acknowledged or displayed. It can be used to describe secret operations, identities, or attempts, as in 'The group carried out a covert operation to infiltrate the enemy base.' 'Covert' can also refer to a thicket in which game can hide. Synonyms include 'hidden,' 'undercover,' and 'surreptitious.'