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/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/ · cov·ered
verb
  1. To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect. He covered the baby with a blanket.
  2. To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect. The blanket covered the baby.
  3. To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal. Regular hexagons can cover the plane.
adjective
  1. Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something). The city is covered in a thick layer of fog.
  2. Prepared for, or having dealt with, some matter. With my insurance, I am covered for earthquake damage.
  3. Than whom another player has more money available for betting. John has $100 on the table, while Jill only has $75. John has Jill covered.

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Did you know? The phrase 'covered' is often used in poker to describe a player who has bet more than another player, indicating that the other player is 'covered' in case they lose the hand.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 22, 2026