How Do You Spell OVERCOVER?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəkˈʌvə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Overcover" can be a bit confusing. It is pronounced as /əʊvəˈkʌvə(r)/ and can be broken down phonetically as "oh-vuh-kuhv-er". The first syllable "oh" is pronounced like "ow" in "cow", the second syllable "vuh" rhymes with "love", the third syllable "kuhv" sounds like "cove" with a hard "k" sound, and the final syllable "er" is pronounced like "er" in "her". Despite its unusual spelling, "overcover" is not commonly used in standard English.

OVERCOVER Meaning and Definition

  1. Overcover, noun

    1. A covert or hidden operation conducted by intelligence or law enforcement agencies, surpassing the known or evident level of surveillance or investigation.

    2. An excessive or exaggerated level of secrecy or covert activity employed by individuals or organizations, typically to avoid detection, surveillance, or public scrutiny.

    3. In the realm of journalism, overcover refers to the act of concealing one's true identity or purpose while investigating or reporting on a particular subject or issue.

    4. A state or condition where an undercover agent or informant infiltrates a criminal organization, without arousing suspicion, in order to gather information, assess illegal activities, or facilitate the apprehension of criminals.

    5. In the field of espionage, overcover refers to a counterintelligence technique or strategy employed by intelligence agencies to mislead or deceive enemy intelligence services through the infiltration of false information, agents, or double agents.

    6. The act of applying excessive layers or coverings, such as clothing or blankets, to protect oneself from extreme weather conditions or harsh environments.

    7. A figurative expression denoting the use of excessive caution, cautionary measures, or defensive strategies to prevent exposure or vulnerability in various situations, including personal relationships, business transactions, or legal matters.

Common Misspellings for OVERCOVER

  • ivercover
  • kvercover
  • lvercover
  • pvercover
  • 0vercover
  • 9vercover
  • ocercover
  • obercover
  • ogercover
  • ofercover
  • ovwrcover
  • ovsrcover
  • ovdrcover
  • ovrrcover
  • ov4rcover
  • ov3rcover
  • oveecover
  • ovedcover
  • ovefcover
  • ovetcover

Plural form of OVERCOVER is OVERCOVERS

Conjugate verb Overcover

CONDITIONAL

I would overcover
you would overcover
he/she/it would overcover
we would overcover
they would overcover

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be overcovering
you would be overcovering
he/she/it would be overcovering
we would be overcovering
they would be overcovering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overcover
you would have overcover
he/she/it would have overcover
we would have overcover
they would have overcover

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been overcovering
you would have been overcovering
he/she/it would have been overcovering
we would have been overcovering
they would have been overcovering

FUTURE

I will overcover
you will overcover
he/she/it will overcover
we will overcover
they will overcover

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overcovering
you will be overcovering
he/she/it will be overcovering
we will be overcovering
they will be overcovering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overcovered
you will have overcovered
he/she/it will have overcovered
we will have overcovered
they will have overcovered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overcovering
you will have been overcovering
he/she/it will have been overcovering
we will have been overcovering
they will have been overcovering

IMPERATIVE

you overcover
we let´s overcover

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overcover

PAST

I overcovered
you overcovered
he/she/it overcovered
we overcovered
they overcovered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overcovering
you were overcovering
he/she/it was overcovering
we were overcovering
they were overcovering

PAST PARTICIPLE

overcovered

PAST PERFECT

I had overcovered
you had overcovered
he/she/it had overcovered
we had overcovered
they had overcovered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overcovering
you had been overcovering
he/she/it had been overcovering
we had been overcovering
they had been overcovering

PRESENT

I overcover
you overcover
he/she/it overcovers
we overcover
they overcover

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overcovering
you are overcovering
he/she/it is overcovering
we are overcovering
they are overcovering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overcovering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overcovered
you have overcovered
he/she/it has overcovered
we have overcovered
they have overcovered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overcovering
you have been overcovering
he/she/it has been overcovering
we have been overcovering
they have been overcovering

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