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  1. meaning - "Covered with" vs. "covered in" vs. "covered by"

    I want to find out the differences in meaning among covered by, covered in, and covered with. For example, what is the difference between: covered with blood covered in blood or the difference...

  2. “covered by” vs. “covered with” - English Language & Usage ...

    Covered by/with was helpful. When referring to a substance that sticks to another, use in or with: covered with blood Use covered with to indicate an unusual amount of something on top of …

  3. What is the meaning of "I'm covered"?

    Jun 18, 2021 · In other words that their risk is covered. The writer is probably speaking metaphorically (ie no insurance policy is involved) but that is the background to the metaphor.

  4. grammar - "Covered in" or "Covered with" trash - English …

    Apr 28, 2021 · The mountain is covered with trash This implies that the mountain is covered in so much trash, it's as if you put a blanket on top of it. You basically cannot see the mountain …

  5. What's the difference between "shrouded with" and "covered with"?

    Nov 28, 2010 · The difference is largely one of connotation. The verb to shroud derives from the noun shroud, which typically refers to a sheet used to cover the dead for burial in some …

  6. What's the word for an outdoor hallway? - English Language

    May 1, 2020 · A cloister is a covered walkway around a central square/quadrangle providing access to buildings. Another related design is the balcony access block, apartments/flats …

  7. single word requests - What do you call the covered area of the …

    Dec 19, 2023 · Are you talking about the place where drive-thru service is actually performed? Do you have a photograph or other image? Is this different to the covered area in a gas station, or …

  8. phrase requests - What is the word for something that has been …

    Dec 11, 2016 · I'm looking for a word or phrase that describes when a topic has been subject to a preponderance of in-depth coverage, similar to "well-trodden" but more fitting. I'd …

  9. Why does it say "metalled road"? [closed] - English Language

    Jun 9, 2023 · Non-native English speaker here. Maybe this is easy for native speakers. Wiktionary clearly explaines, that surfaced roads (covered in gravel, stones or tar) are refered to as …

  10. puns - "We've got you covered" on an umbrella - English …

    Is the above a pun? In one sense, the word covered is used to different ways (sort of) in that the phrase is usually used to mean a covered responsibility, not literally covered. At the same time,...