noun
Meaning 1
plural of cover
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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Standard Lemma guide
covers
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Sound
Pronunciation
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General-American: /ˈkʌvɚz/
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈkʌvəz/
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CMU ARPABET: K AH1 V ER0 Z Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
The bedclothes; collectively, the sheets, blankets, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
Examples
- It's time to get under the covers!
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noun
Meaning 3
The area of the field near cover and extra cover.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
Meaning 4
third-person singular simple present indicative of cover
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
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History
Etymology
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Real reading context