English Explanatory Dictionary

undercover

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Performed or happening in secret.
  2. Employed or engaged in spying or secret investigation.
noun
  1. A person who works undercover.
verb
  1. To provide too little coverage.

Pronunciation

/ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈkʌvə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-undercover.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-undercover.wav

Word forms

undercover more undercover most undercover undercovers undercovering undercovered

Etymology

From under + cover.

Synonyms

clandestine

Related words

cloak-and-dagger

Derived words

undercover car
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