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Hyphenation for “covered”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “covered”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "covered" 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 “covered” 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: „covered“ ⟶ „cov-ered“.

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 "covered"

covered >> /ˈkʌvə/

Definition: [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 "covered"

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


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

Synonyms of "covered"

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


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


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

Synonyms of "covered"

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

Synonyms of "covered"

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


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


Definition: [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: [verb] (of a male animal, especially a stallion) copulate with (a female animal)
Example: a working stallion who has covered forty mares this season


Definition: [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 "covered"

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


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

Synonyms of "covered"

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


Definition: [noun] Protection by insurance against a liability, loss, or accident.
Example: your policy provides cover against damage by subsidence

Synonyms of "covered"

insurance | protection | security | indemnification | indemnity | compensation |


Definition: [noun] A recording or performance of a song previously recorded by a different artist.
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] An area of the field consisting of cover point and extra cover.
Example: an easy catch by Hick at cover


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