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Definition uncover in British English

uncover verb

[transitive] verb
/ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

▪ conspiracy, evidence, fact, fraud, mystery, plot, scandal, secret, truth

1

to find out about something that has been hidden or kept secret

Example

The initial investigation failed to uncover a number of important facts.

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2

to take the lid or cover off something

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Definition uncover in British English