covered
Translation
covered, insured, included
Examples
The ground was covered in snow.
The ground was covered in snow.
Are you covered by the new policy?
Are you covered by the new policy?
The report covered all the main points.
The report covered all the main points.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) covered ((in/with sth.)) to have a layer of (sth.) on top The ground was covered in snow.
((be)) covered ((by sth.)) to be protected by (sth.) Are you covered by the new policy?
Similar Words
Synonyms: coated, blanketed, insured; Antonyms: bare, exposed, uncovered
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to cover', from Old French 'covrir', from Latin 'cooperire' meaning 'to cover completely'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'cover' has been placed over something, so it is now 'covered'.