Synonyms for Cover

Top synonyms for “cover”: address, back, binding, blanket, book binding, breed, brood, compensate, and 42 more below.

Definitions

1. (noun)fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
   “artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal”
2. (noun)the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
   “the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft”
3. (noun)a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
   “her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment”
4. (noun)the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
   “the book had a leather binding”
5. (noun)bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
   “he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep”
6. (noun)a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
   “they made a cover of a Beatles' song”
7. (noun)a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
   “a screen of trees afforded privacy”
8. (noun)covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
   “he removed the top of the carton”
9. (noun)a natural object that covers or envelops
   “under a covering of dust”
10. (noun)a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
11. (verb)clothe, as if for protection from the elements
    “cover your head!”
12. (verb)sit on (eggs)
    “Birds brood”

Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).