uncover

verb

un·​cov·​er ən-ˈkə-vər 

uncovered; uncovering; uncovers

transitive verb

1

: to make known : bring to light : disclose, reveal

uncover the truth

2

: to expose to view by removing some covering

3

a

: to take the cover from

b

: to remove the hat from

uncovered his head

4

: to deprive of protection

intransitive verb

1

: to remove a cover or covering

2

: to take off the hat as a token of respect

Synonyms of uncover

• reveal
• discover
• disclose
• tell
• expose

Examples of uncover in a Sentence

Police uncovered a criminal plot.

Archaeologists uncovered the ruins of an ancient city.

Recent Examples on the Web

New drilling and surface sampling at Idaho Strategic Resources’ Diamond Creek project has uncovered heavy rare earth mineralization rich in yttrium. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Trump's own attorney general in his first term, Bill Barr, said after the 2020 election that the Justice Department uncovered no evidence of widespread voter fraud. — Catherine Bouvet, ABC News, 24 July 2026

The controversy has also amplified scrutiny of how New Jersey handled the registration mistake after it was uncovered. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026

Table Linens Napkins and tablecloths are an easy, low-pressure way to incorporate seasonal color and spirit into your scheme, and thrift stores are the perfect venue for uncovering timeless gems that won’t break the bank. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for uncover

• discover
• hardcover
• recover
• thereover
• cover
• hover
• plover
• rediscover
• undercover

Kids Definition

uncover

verb

un·​cov·​er ˌən-ˈkəv-ər 

1

: to make known : disclose, reveal

uncover a plot

2

: to expose to view by removing some covering

uncover the ruins of an ancient city

3

a

: to take the cover from

uncover the box

b

: to remove the hat from

c

: to take off one's hat as a sign of respect