Synonyms of covered

covered 1 of 2

adjective

as in sheltered

Related Words

• sheltered
• shaded
• canopied
• shadowed
• shadowy
• obscured
• darkened
• shady
• umbrageous
• cloudy
• dusky
• dimmed
• obscure
• darkish
• somber
• inky
• pitch-black
• gloomy
• pitch-dark
• moonless
• darkling
• dim
• darksome
• penumbral
• dark
• murky
• sunless

Dissimilar Words

• exposed
• sunny
• light
• illuminated
• brilliant
• lit
• dazzling
• bright
• luminous
• shining
• incandescent
• lucid
• illumined
• effulgent
• lucent
• shadeless
• radiant
• lambent
• brightened
• lustrous
• luminary
• bedazzling
• beaming

covered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of cover

1

as in substituted

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only

a friend covered for me as a hospital volunteer while my family went on vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substituted
• stood in
• spelled
• filled in
• stepped in
• took over
• subbed
• pinch-hit
• relieved
• doubled (as)
• understudied

2

as in coated

to form a layer over

by morning a foot of snow covered the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coated
• carpeted
• blanketed
• sheeted
• wrapped
• overlaid
• overspread
• overlay
• enveloped
• encircled
• mantled
• enclosed
• circled
• swathed
• encompassed
• clothed
• enshrouded
• shrouded
• veiled
• curtained
• enrobed
• cloaked
• enwrapped
• shawled
• enswathed

3

as in shielded

to place a protective layer over

better cover your skin with sunblock if you don't want a sunburn, not to mention skin cancer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shielded
• clothed
• screened
• masked
• draped
• veiled
• crowned
• obscured
• capped
• cloaked
• disguised
• canopied
• palled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposed
• uncovered
• bared

4

as in concerned

to have (something) as a subject matter

this section of the book covers kitchen makeovers for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concerned
• included
• presented
• treated (of)
• specified
• contained
• encompassed
• dealt (with)
• offered
• mentioned
• pertained (to)
• related (to)
• referred (to)
• had to do with
• cited
• bore (on or upon)
• noticed
• touched (upon)
• incorporated
• noted
• alluded (to)
• quoted
• named
• glanced (upon)
• entailed
• appertained (to)
• adverted (to)
• embraced
• instanced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excluded
• omitted
• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded
• overlooked
• forgot
• passed over
• rejected
• brushed (aside or off)
• slighted
• overpassed
• slurred (over)
• shrugged off

5

as in concealed

to keep secret or shut off from view

covered the foxhole with grass and leaves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concealed
• obscured
• hid
• disguised
• masked
• suppressed
• cloaked
• blanketed
• veiled
• shrouded
• curtained
• buried
• screened
• blotted out
• overshadowed
• enshrouded
• blocked
• camouflaged
• belied
• occulted
• covered (up)
• papered over
• smothered
• shaded
• varnished
• whitewashed
• eclipsed
• gilded
• obstructed
• occluded
• darkened
• clouded
• glossed (over)
• overcast
• beclouded
• bedimmed
• befogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposed
• revealed
• uncovered
• disclosed
• showed
• displayed
• presented
• bared
• divulged
• unveiled
• brought out
• unmasked
• clarified
• published
• illuminated
• uncloaked
• proclaimed
• advertised
• spread
• publicized
• aired
• got out
• broadcast

6

as in traversed

to make one's way through, across, or over

we usually manage to cover a lot of ground in a single day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traversed
• followed
• crossed
• walked
• navigated
• traveled
• tracked
• passed (over)
• cut (across)
• coursed
• proceeded (along)
• transited
• went
• hiked
• rode
• peregrinated
• perambulated
• tramped
• trod
• crisscrossed
• ran
• traipsed

7

as in monitored

to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose

I'll cover the reception desk while you take a break

Synonyms & Similar Words

• monitored
• watched
• observed
• kept an eye on
• looked
• viewed
• noticed
• stared
• noted
• spied
• eyed
• regarded
• saw
• glimpsed
• peered
• beheld
• gazed
• peeked
• sighted
• witnessed
• espied
• gaped
• peeped
• surveilled
• glared
• goggled
• glanced
• gawked
• rubbernecked

8

as in protected

to drive danger or attack away from

covered the wounded soldier until he could be rescued from the downed chopper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protected
• defended
• shielded
• safeguarded
• guarded
• secured
• kept
• fenced
• screened
• fended
• warded
• stood up for
• bulwarked
• prevented
• saved
• forfended
• preserved
• opposed
• averted
• resisted
• conserved
• withstood
• contended
• fought
• warred
• walled
• battled
• buffered
• picketed
• palisaded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacked
• assailed
• assaulted
• bombarded
• submitted
• stormed
• beset
• besieged
• yielded
• overran
• caved
• capitulated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of covered

Adjective

Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq are all still standing, and the memorandum names Lebanon as a covered front. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

As told on a sign under the covered patio, there’s a bit of a dress code. — Jenna Thompson june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026

On Sunday, the brand updated its Instagram profile image to feature a covered logo and posted videos from the stadium showing the shrouded emblem at the entrance and above the scoreboard. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 June 2026

Nearby, the pool terrace incorporates a covered outdoor kitchen, barbecue, and dining area, extending the living spaces into the landscape. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 June 2026

The Thyses’ whimsical yard has since been reimagined for entertaining with multiple seating areas, a rebuilt pool, an outdoor kitchen, a covered retreat, a fire pit, new landscaping, stone pavers and lighting. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

The aviary mimics the species’ natural habitat and provides unobstructed views, as well as a covered viewing shelter. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026

Cars arrive at the covered porte-cochère, where a fleet of friendly bellhops whisk you and your luggage inside. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026

Miller's favorite approach when decorating covered porches is to emulate the indoor aesthetic. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026

Verb

In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 20 June 2026

On her return journey, Luban covered about 4,350 miles. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2026

Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of online sales, including plenty of Amazon Prime Day deals. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 June 2026

The shortfall between benefits and income essentially has been covered by the federal government’s general revenue. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Take into consideration the sun’s angle throughout not just the day, but the seasons, to make sure you’ll be covered as desired. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

Her former manager told Deadline Chase’s final expenses were covered by her family and estate while questioning Hernandez’s motivation. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026

By Thursday night, the evacuation order covered about 100 square miles of sparsely inhabited land, including part of the South Belridge oilfield. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

The program covered the full production cycle from development through filming, festival screening and industry exchange, positioning itself as a structured pathway for early-career directors to develop their cinematic voices. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 June 2026