uncover
Translation
to uncover, to discover, to reveal
Examples
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
She uncovered the pot to check the soup.
She uncovered the pot to check the soup.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to find or reveal (sth.) that was secret The investigation uncovered new evidence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reveal, expose, discover; Antonyms: cover, hide, conceal
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (opposite of) and the verb 'cover'. Literally, to remove the cover from something.
Memory Tips
Imagine taking a cover off a secret box to 'uncover' what's inside. This applies to both physical objects and secrets.