covert

adjective
UK: /ˈkʌv.ət/
US: /ˈkoʊ.vərt/

  1. Secret and hidden; not done or shown openly

    1. The spy engaged in covert operations near the border.
    2. Their covert plan to replace the manager fell apart when someone leaked it.

  2. Not openly acknowledged or displayed.

    1. He has taken part in a number of covert military operations.
    2. Much covert research is carried out by universities with government funding.

Synonyms

secret hidden clandestine undercover surreptitious stealthy
covert noun

  1. A thicket affording cover for game.

    1. The hunters flushed a pheasant from the covert.
    2. Deer often seek shelter in the dense covert during winter storms.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "covert" in English means: Secret and hidden; not done or shown openly, Not openly acknowledged or displayed..

The phonetic transcription of "covert" is /ˈkʌv.ət/ in British English and /ˈkoʊ.vərt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "covert": secret, hidden, clandestine, undercover, surreptitious, stealthy.

Example usage of "covert": "The spy engaged in covert operations near the border.". More examples on the page.