English · Common Verbs
covers
/ˈkʌvərz/
[/ˈkʌvərz/]
third-person singular of cover
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'cover': used when he, she, or it does the action of cover.
Example
The thick snow covers the whole valley and turns every roof a soft white.
The thick snow covers the whole valley and turns every roof a soft white.
Etymology
From Old French 'covrir', from Latin 'cooperire' (to cover completely).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects like he, she, or it in the present tense.