cover
UK: ˈkʌvə | US: ˈkʌvər
v. to place something over or upon another object for protection or concealment
v. to include or deal with a subject or range of topics
n. something that is placed over another object, such as a lid or blanket
n. a protective or decorative outer layer of a book or magazine
cover = cov<to conceal> + er<agent suffix>
- cov (from Old French covrir, meaning "to conceal or protect")
- er (agent suffix, often indicating a person or thing performing an action)
Etymology Origin:
The word "cover" traces back to the Old French covrir, derived from the Latin cooperire ("to cover completely"), combining co- (intensive prefix) and operire ("to close or cover"). The term evolved in Middle English to denote physical protection or concealment, later expanding metaphorically to include topics or ranges (e.g., "covering a subject"). The agent suffix -er is minimal here, as the primary meaning resides in the root.
She used a blanket to cover herself from the cold.
The journalist will cover the election live.
The book’s cover was torn after years of use.
Insurance policies often cover accidental damages.
Snow covered the mountains in winter.