uncover
intermediateB1/ʌnˈkʌvər/ · un-cov-er
To remove a cover from something.
Meanings
To remove a cover from something.
کسی چیز سے ڈھکن نکالنا یا ہٹانا۔
افشا کرنا
afsha karna
Common Collocations
- uncover the truth
- uncover secrets
- uncover mysteries
Example Sentences
The investigation aimed to uncover the truth behind the scandal.
تحقیقات کا مقصد اس اسکینڈل کے پیچھے حقیقت کو افشا کرنا تھا۔
Tahqiqat ka maqsad is scandal ke peeche haqeeqat ko afsha karna tha.
He decided to uncover the hidden talents of the students.
اس نے طلباء کی پوشیدہ صلاحیتوں کو افشا کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne talaba ki poshida salahiyaton ko afsha karne ka faisla kiya.
Scientists are working to uncover the mysteries of the universe.
سائنسدان کائنات کے رازوں کو افشا کرنے کے لیے کام کر رہے ہیں۔
Scientists kainaat ke raazon ko afsha karne ke liye kaam kar rahe hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of uncovering a hidden treasure.
Imagine removing a lid from a treasure chest.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جو کوئی پردہ اٹھائے تو پھر کوّی کی بات نہ رہے،/بس ایک افشا کافی ہے سبھی رازوں کے لئے
Jo koi parda uthaaye to phir kavi ki baat na rahe, / Bas aik afsha kaafi hai sabhi raazon ke liye.
Once a veil is lifted, no one can deny the truth; / Just one revelation is enough for all secrets.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور چوری کرتے ہوئے خود ہی افشا ہو جاتا ہے
Chor chori karte hue khud hi afsha ho jata hai.
A thief exposes himself while committing theft.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "uncoveren" — to remove a cover
First known use: 14th century
The word 'uncover' has its roots in the Middle English word 'uncoveren,' which consists of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'cover', indicating the action of taking off a cover.