Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of cover
"After pulling up the heavy quilt, she made sure the covers were tucked in tightly before turning off the light."
The bedclothes; collectively, the sheets, blankets, etc.
In plain English: Covers are protective layers placed over something to keep it safe from dirt, weather, or damage.
"The car's covers protect the seats from sun damage."
Usage: The word covers refers to the collective term for sheets and blankets used on a bed. You can use it when describing the set of linens that make up the bedding ensemble.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cover
"The new policy covers all medical expenses for employees and their families."
In plain English: To cover something means to put something over it so you can't see what is underneath.
"The blanket covers the sleeping dog."
Usage: Use covers when describing something that physically goes over an object or extends to include specific items within a group. Avoid using it to mean "hides" unless the context clearly implies concealment rather than protection or inclusion.
Covers derives from the Old French couvrir, meaning to hide or protect, which itself comes from the Latin coperire. The original sense was to lay something over another to conceal it.