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Hyphenation for “cover”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “cover”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "cover" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “cover” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „cover“ ⟶ „cov-er“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "cover"

cover >> /ˈkəvər/

Definition: [transitive verb] Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.
Example: the table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

Synonyms of "cover"

put something on top of | place something over | place under cover |

Definition: [transitive verb] Extend over (an area)
Example: the grounds covered eight acres

Synonyms of "cover"

extend | spread | continue | range | unfold | unroll | be unbroken |

Definition: [transitive verb] Deal with (a subject) by describing or analyzing its most important aspects or events.
Example: a sequence of novels that will cover the period from 1968 to the present

Definition: [transitive verb] (of a sum of money) be enough to pay (a bill or cost)
Example: there are grants to cover the cost of materials for loft insulation

Synonyms of "cover"

offset | counterbalance | balance | cancel out | make up for | pay back | pay | pay for | be enough for | fund | finance | make up | have enough money for | provide for |

Definition: [transitive verb] Disguise the sound or fact of (something) with another sound or action.
Example: Louise laughed to cover her embarrassment

Synonyms of "cover"

mask | disguise | obscure | hide | stop something being overheard | muffle | stifle | smother |

Definition: [transitive verb] Aim a gun at (someone) in order to prevent them from moving or escaping.
Example: she raised her gun to cover Klift

Definition: [transitive verb] Record or perform a new version of (a song) originally performed by someone else.
Example: other artists who have covered the song include U2

Definition: [transitive verb] (of a male animal, especially a stallion) copulate with (a female animal), especially as part of a commercial transaction between the owners of the animals.
Example: a working stallion who has covered forty mares this season

Definition: [transitive verb] Play a higher card on (a high card) in a trick.
Example: the ploy will fail if the ten is covered

Definition: [noun] A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.
Example: a seat cover

Synonyms of "cover"

sleeve | wrapping | wrapper | covering | envelope | sheath | sheathing | housing | jacket | casing | cowling |

Definition: [noun] Physical shelter or protection sought by people in danger.
Example: the sirens wailed and people ran for cover

Synonyms of "cover"

shelter | protection | refuge | hiding | concealment | housing | sanctuary |

Definition: [noun] A recording or performance of a previously recorded song made especially to take advantage of the original's success.
Example: the band played covers of Beatles songs

Definition: [noun] A place setting at a table in a restaurant.
Example: the busiest time is in summer, with up to a thousand covers for three meals a day

Definition: [noun] short for cover charge