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uncover

/ʌnˈkʌvər/
un · cov · er /ʌn · ˈkʌv · ər/
English Definition
v. to remove a cover or discover something hidden
中文释义
揭开，发现
Significado en Español
descubrir, revelar
한국어 뜻
발견하다, 밝히다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khám phá, tiết lộ
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Example Sentence

Investigators uncovered new evidence.

调查人员发现了新的证据。

Synonyms
reveal expose unearth
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “uncover”:

  1. A reveal
  2. B conceal
  3. C hide
  4. D cover
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A — reveal. “uncover” means v. to remove a cover or discover something hidden

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The archaeologists hoped to ______ ancient treasures buried deep in the sand.

  1. A bury
  2. B hide
  3. C cover
  4. D uncover
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D — uncover. “uncover” means v. to remove a cover or discover something hidden

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Common questions about “uncover”

What does “uncover” mean?

uncover — v. to remove a cover or discover something hidden. In Chinese: 揭开，发现.

How do you pronounce “uncover”?

uncover is pronounced /ʌnˈkʌvər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · cov · er.

How do you use “uncover” in a sentence?

Investigators uncovered new evidence. (调查人员发现了新的证据。)

What are synonyms for “uncover”?

reveal, expose, unearth — all close in meaning to uncover (v. to remove a cover or discover something hidden).

Is “uncover” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. uncover appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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