WordHive Learning Dictionary

Uncover

verb

Uncover means discover something hidden.

7 letters 3 syllables

What does Uncover mean?

Uncover means discover something hidden.

Dictionary definition

To find or reveal something that was hidden.

Example sentences

Uncover in a sentence

easy

In reading class, we learned what uncover means.

medium

Our group used uncover while discussing clues in a mystery passage.

hard

The writing prompt showed how uncover helps readers connect details and reach a clear idea.

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Practice 1

What does uncover mean?

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Uncover

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Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Uncover

clueA detail that helps you understand something.
detailA small part that can help explain the bigger picture.
Antonyms

Opposite words

confusionUse when meaning is unclear.
ignoreUse when details are not noticed.
Synonym practice

Want to practice uncover synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The clues helped uncover the answer," then compare close word choices. Practice uncover synonyms.

Word family

Uncover word family

Base word

uncover

Related words
Student support

Understand Uncover

Hint for students

Uncover means to find or reveal something that was hidden. It can be used for objects, facts, clues, or ideas.

Common mix-up

Uncover is not the same as guess. To uncover something, a person finds or reveals it, often by using clues or removing a covering.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows uncover without using the word uncover. Then underline the clue words that show something hidden is found, shown, or revealed. Example: After reading the note, the group found the secret location of the missing map. Clue words: reading the note, found, secret location, missing map Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something hidden becoming known or visible?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The class used clues to uncover the answer." Why does uncover fit better than cover?