uncover

/ʌnˈkʌvər/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the covering or concealment from something

“The detective had to uncover the truth behind the crime.”

2. verb

to discover something that was previously unknown or hidden

“The archaeologists were able to uncover the lost city deep in the jungle.”

3. noun

the act of removing the covering or concealment from something

“The process of uncovering the evidence took weeks.”

4. noun

something that has been discovered or revealed

“The team’s biggest uncover was the new species of plant.”

Synonyms

  • disclose
  • expose
  • reveal
  • unmask

Antonyms

  • conceal
  • cover
  • hide
  • obscure