uncovered

verb
UK: /ʌnˈkʌvəd/
US: /ʌnˈkʌvərd/

  1. To remove something that is covering something else.

    1. I uncovered the food before serving it to my family.
    2. The police uncovered a plot to overthrow the government, preventing chaos.

  2. To discover something previously secret or unknown.

    1. The journalist uncovered new evidence in the old case file.
    2. During the investigation, the detective uncovered a network of criminal activity.

Synonyms

exposed
uncovered adjective

  1. Not covered; exposed.

    1. The uncovered pot was full of dust and bugs.
    2. The uncovered wires presented a serious safety hazard in the old building.

  2. Revealed or discovered.

    1. The uncovered truth was more complicated than anyone had imagined.
    2. Thanks to his diligence, the uncovered documents revealed the company's fraud.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "uncovered" in English means: To remove something that is covering something else., To discover something previously secret or unknown..

The phonetic transcription of "uncovered" is /ʌnˈkʌvəd/ in British English and /ʌnˈkʌvərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uncovered": exposed.

Example usage of "uncovered": "I uncovered the food before serving it to my family.". More examples on the page.