Vocabulary Entry

covert

|adjective • noun • verb

adjective

Not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret.

Example Sentences

"The covert operation was designed to gather intelligence without being detected."

"He had a covert plan to surprise her on her birthday."

"They formed a covert alliance to achieve their common goals."

noun

Example Sentences

"The soldiers hid in a covert while they waited for reinforcements."

"The dense forest provided a perfect covert for the wildlife."

"They discovered a covert in the garden that had been used for clandestine meetings."

verb

Example Sentences

"The team covertly monitored the conversation from a distance."

"He tried to covert his emotions but struggled to hide his disappointment."

"She covertly slipped the note into his bag without him noticing."