Cover and Gawk

Cover

Cover verb - To pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose.
Usage example: I'll cover the reception desk while you take a break

Gawk and cover are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gawk" instead a verb "Cover".

Nearby Words: covered, covering, coverage, coverlet

Gawk

Gawk verb - To look long and hard in wonder or surprise.

Cover and gawk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cover" instead a verb "Gawk".

Nearby Words: gawky, gawked, gawking

Both words in one sentence

  • Naked People Are Funny Rather than Come to Gawk, his brothers simply look away and cover their dad with a blanket.
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