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

Her path suggests that microcolleges may be less a replacement for conventional higher education and more of a stepping stone, enabling students to uncover interests and gain new skills ahead of—or in tandem with—pursuing a formal college degree. — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Iván stars as Joseph Santiago, a former felon who uncovers a corporate cover-up while investigating a car accident on behalf of a victim’s family. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 July 2026

To be clear, Frazier has not uncovered any evidence of an intentional plot to subvert the Sandy Springs mayor race. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

The vice president’s office didn’t directly address Secret Service agents concerns uncovered by MS Now. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 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