Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cover for

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.08 in modern English

Syllables
cov-er -for
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

v

provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt

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What does cover for mean?
provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt

How to pronounce cover for

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