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uncovered

[ˌʌnˈkʌvəd]

uncovered Definition

  • 1not covered or protected; exposed to view or danger
  • 2revealed or made known

Using uncovered: Examples

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

  • Example

    The car was left uncovered in the rain and got soaked.

  • Example

    The investigation uncovered evidence of fraud.

  • Example

    The report uncovered a scandal at the highest levels of government.

uncovered Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for uncovered

Phrases with uncovered

  • to not cover or protect something

    Example

    Don't leave the food uncovered, or it will dry out.

  • to reveal or discover the truth about something

    Example

    The journalist worked tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the corruption scandal.

  • to discover a secret plan or scheme

    Example

    The spy agency was able to uncover a terrorist plot to bomb a major city.

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Summary: uncovered in Brief

The term 'uncovered' [ˌʌnˈkʌvəd] refers to something that is not covered or protected, leaving it exposed to view or danger. It can also mean revealed or made known, as in 'The investigation uncovered evidence of fraud.' Phrases like 'leave something uncovered' and 'uncover the truth' demonstrate the range of contexts in which 'uncovered' is used.

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