Definition
Meaning of 'uncover'
Meaning of 'uncover' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Uncover 
[ v. i.]
- To take off the hat or cap; to bare the head in token
of respect. [ v. i.]- To remove the covers from dishes, or the like.
2. Uncover [ v. t.]
- To take the cover from; to divest of covering; as, to
uncover a box, bed, house, or the like; to uncover one's body. [ v. t.]- To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.
- To divest of the hat or cap; to bare the head of; as, to uncover one's head; to uncover one's self.
Meaning of 'uncover' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. uncover [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
- make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
Example in sentence:
- bring out the truth;
- he broke the news to her;
- The actress won't reveal how old she is;
- The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold;
- The newspaper uncovered the President's illegal dealings;
- unwrap the evidence in the murder case
Meaning (2):
- reveal to view as by removing a cover
- reveal to view as by removing a cover
Example in sentence:
- The curtain rose to disclose a stunning set
Meaning (3):
- remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
- remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
Example in sentence:
- The man exposed himself in the subway;
- uncover your belly
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