Covered and Unknown

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Covered adjective - Overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form.

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Unknown is an antonym for covered in attended to topic.

Nearby Words: cover, covering, coverage

Unknown adjective - Happening or existing without one's knowledge.

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Covered is an antonym for unknown.

Nearby Words: unknowable, unknowing

The semi-satirical Queer Romance ballad "Cowboys are Frequently, Secretly Fond of Each Other" was originally penned in 1981 by Ned Sublette, but was largely unknown until covered by Willie Nelson.

Source: Covered Up
In Julani's case, this was deliberately invoked, appearing in videos with his face covered and his appearance unknown to all but his closest associates.

Source: Useful Notes / The Arab Spring
During his researches he comes across a piece of parchment covered in a language unknown to man.

Source: Literature / A Wizard in Rhyme

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