uncover
Americanverb (used with object)
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to lay bare; disclose; reveal.
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to remove the cover or covering from.
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to remove a hat from (the head).
verb (used without object)
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to remove a cover or covering.
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to take off one's hat or other head covering as a gesture of respect.
verb
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(tr) to remove the cover, cap, top, etc, from
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(tr) to reveal or disclose
to uncover a plot
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to take off (one's head covering), esp as a mark of respect
Other Word Forms
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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uncoversimple
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uncoverssimple
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have uncoveredperfect
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has uncoveredperfect
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am uncoveringprogressive
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are uncoveringprogressive
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is uncoveringprogressive
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have been uncoveringperfect progressive
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has been uncoveringperfect progressive
Past
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uncoveredsimple
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had uncoveredperfect
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was uncoveringprogressive
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were uncoveringprogressive
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had been uncoveringperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of uncover
First recorded in 1250–1300, uncover is from the Middle English word uncoveren. See un- 2, cover
Example Sentences
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Kristie Tse, psychotherapist and founder of Uncover Mental Health Counseling, believes it stems from the deep-seated beliefs about worth and the narratives we heard about money, success and failure as children.
From Salon • Nov. 30, 2024
Uncover and cook, turning often, until the centers reach 160°F. Add ½ cup water, the sliced garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon paprika, thyme sprigs and olives.
From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2023
Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are nicely browned in spots and the bottom of the pot is covered with stuck-on bits, 20 to 25 minutes.
From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2023
“Start with the customer. Live with the client. Uncover the obvious. Keep it simple. And follow through.”
From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2022
Uncover bushes, prune, and have the winter mulch thoroughly dug in.
From The Garden, You, and I by Wright, Mabel Osgood
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