Advanced English Word of the Day

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uncover
1. v. To remove a cover from.
The model railway was uncovered.
2. v. To reveal the identity of.
The murderer has finally been uncovered.
3. v. To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.
4. v. (reflexive, intransitive) To remove one's hat or cap as a mark of respect.
5. v. (military, transitive) To expose (lines of formation of troops) successively by the wheeling to right or left of the lines in front.

Example Sentences

You wanted to uncover the truth that is out there and tell the world about it.  That's why I require you to work for me undercover, to uncover how and why a gross of empty bottles infiltrated my perfectly secure base defense perimeter.

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