Cover in

verb

To fully or partially apply or spread something over the surface of something else.

She covered the cake in frosting.
Visual representation of "cover in" - To fully or partially apply or spread something over the surface of something else

Often appears as...

  • cover in paint
  • cover in dust
verb

To fill with a layer or coating of something.

The ground was covered in leaves.
Visual representation of "cover in" - To fill with a layer or coating of something

Often appears as...

  • cover in ice
  • cover in debris
verb

To make someone responsible for dealing with a task or duty.

Can you cover in for me at the meeting today?
Visual representation of "cover in" - To make someone responsible for dealing with a task or duty

Often appears as...

  • cover in for someone
  • cover in at work
verb

To fully or partially apply or spread something over the surface of something else.

She covered the cake in frosting.
Visual representation of "cover in" - To fully or partially apply or spread something over the surface of something else

Often appears as...

  • cover in paint
  • cover in dust
verb

To fill with a layer or coating of something.

The ground was covered in leaves.
Visual representation of "cover in" - To fill with a layer or coating of something

Often appears as...

  • cover in ice
  • cover in debris
verb

To make someone responsible for dealing with a task or duty.

Can you cover in for me at the meeting today?
Visual representation of "cover in" - To make someone responsible for dealing with a task or duty

Often appears as...

  • cover in for someone
  • cover in at work
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "cover in"
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Physical Application

Use 'cover in' when something is physically applied onto another object's surface.

Illustration for Physical Application
Her hands were covered in clay after the pottery class.
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Partial Coverage

'Cover in' does not always mean complete coverage, it can be partial too.

Illustration for Partial Coverage
His shoes were covered in mud.
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Visual Effect

Using 'cover in' often suggests a noticeable visual change to the covered item.

Illustration for Visual Effect
The hills were covered in a blanket of white snow.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Application

Use 'cover in' when something is physically applied onto another object's surface.

Illustration for Physical Application
Her hands were covered in clay after the pottery class.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Partial Coverage

'Cover in' does not always mean complete coverage, it can be partial too.

Illustration for Partial Coverage
His shoes were covered in mud.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Effect

Using 'cover in' often suggests a noticeable visual change to the covered item.

Illustration for Visual Effect
The hills were covered in a blanket of white snow.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Application

Use 'cover in' when something is physically applied onto another object's surface.

Illustration for Physical Application
Her hands were covered in clay after the pottery class.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Partial Coverage

'Cover in' does not always mean complete coverage, it can be partial too.

Illustration for Partial Coverage
His shoes were covered in mud.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Effect

Using 'cover in' often suggests a noticeable visual change to the covered item.

Illustration for Visual Effect
The hills were covered in a blanket of white snow.
Visual representation of the word "Cover in"

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