How to Use "Cover" with Example Sentences

cover (n): an object that lies over something to protect it; an object that is over or above something; the outer part of a book

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Used with adjectives:

"The cell phone has a leather cover."
(leather, plastic, metal, cloth)

"The cushion cover is washable."
(cushion, mattress, pillow, seat)

"There is a picture on the back cover."
(back, front)

"I prefer the hard cover."
(hard, soft, glossy)

"The book cover is interesting."
(book, magazine, album)

Used with verbs:

"Don't forget to put on the cover."
(put on, replace, lift, open, remove, take off)

Used with prepositions:

"We should buy a cover for the couch."
(for)

"We found it under the cover."
(under)

Used with nouns:

"The cover photo is great."
(photo, picture, art, artwork, design)

"Everyone is talking about the cover article."
(article, feature, story)

"The model is on the cover page."
(page)

cover (v): to put an object over something; to pay for

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Used with adverbs:

"Please completely cover the furniture before painting."
(completely, totally, fully)

"They covered the walls entirely with photos."
(entirely)

"The tarp will partially cover the boat."
(partially, partly, barely)

"The money will barely cover the bill."
(barely, hardly)

Used with prepositions:

"She covered her baby with a blanket."
(with)

"The cars are covered in snow."
(in)