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covering

Pronunciation: [ˈkʌvərɪŋ]

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Learn how to use covering in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “protection”

(noun) a covering is something that goes over or on top of something else to protect or hide it. For example, a blanket covers you to keep you warm.

Example

The covering on the bed is soft and warm.

Example

Without a proper covering, the books got wet in the rain.

Example

What kind of covering do you use during winter?

Context: “food”

(noun) a covering can also refer to something that is placed on or around food for extra flavor or decoration, like icing on a cake.

Example

The chocolate covering on the strawberries was delicious.

Example

The cake didn't have a covering, so it looked plain.

Example

What type of covering do you want on your dessert?

Context: “obscuring”

(verb) to cover means to put something over another thing so you can't see it. Like when you cover your eyes with your hands.

Example

She is covering the window with a curtain to keep the sun out.

Example

He forgot to cover the food, and now it's dried out.

Example

Can you cover the picture so I can’t see it?

Context: “presentation”

(noun) covering can also mean a way to present information, like in a report or a project where certain topics are 'covered' or discussed.

Example

The teacher praised him for his covering of the topic.

Example

Her presentation was great, but it didn't cover all the important points.

Example

What topics will the covering of your project include?

How to pronounce covering

Pronunciation: [ˈkʌvərɪŋ]

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