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

Families taking part in the National Treasure Escape Room must work together to solve puzzles and uncover clues throughout the settlement’s 13-acre campus. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Through the collaboration, athenahealth helped uncover an average of nearly 10 care and diagnosis gaps per patient, helping to reduce costs and improve care. — Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Steel said about uncovering more books after the move. — Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026

The autobiographical tale of family origins stars Llúcia Garcia as 18-year-old Marina, who travels to the glittering seaside town of Vigo on the Galician coast determined to uncover information on her father. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 June 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