covert

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Learn the meaning of covert with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

covert

(adjective)

Meaning

hidden or not openly shown

Example

"The spy operated in a covert manner to avoid detection."

Synonyms

secretconcealed

Antonyms

openobvious

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French 'couver', meaning to cover.
Related word forms
  • noun: covertly
  • adjective: covertous