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- [breyk kuhv-er]
- /breɪk ˈkʌv ər/
- /breɪk ˈkʌvə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [breyk kuhv-er]
- /breɪk ˈkʌv ər/
Definitions of break cover words
- noun break cover (esp of game animals) to come out from a shelter or hiding place 3
- noun break cover to come out of protective shelter 3
- verb with object break cover to be or serve as a covering for; extend over; rest on the surface of: Snow covered the fields. 1
- verb with object break cover to place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth. 1
- verb with object break cover to provide with a covering or top: Cover the pot with a lid. 1
- verb with object break cover to protect or conceal (the body, head, etc.) with clothes, a hat, etc; wrap. 1
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Origin of break cover
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English coveren < Old French covrir < Latin cooperīre to cover completely, equivalent to co- co- + operīre to shut, close, cover (op-, apparently for ob- ob- + -erīre; see aperient)
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Parts of speech for Break cover
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
break cover popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
break cover usage trend in Literature
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verb break cover
- come out — When a new product such as a book or CD comes out, it becomes available to the public.
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