un·cov·er 
/ˌʌnˈkʌvɚ/ verb
un·cov·ers; un·cov·ered; un·cov·er·ing /ˌʌnˈkʌvɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to remove a cover from (something)
▪ Uncover the pot. 2 : to find or become aware of (something that was hidden or secret)
▪ Police uncovered a criminal plot. ▪ We are still trying to uncover (the truth about) what happened. 3 : to allow (something) to be seen by removing a covering
▪ Archaeologists uncovered the ruins of an ancient city.
▪ Uncover the pot.
▪ Police uncovered a criminal plot. ▪ We are still trying to uncover (the truth about) what happened.
▪ Archaeologists uncovered the ruins of an ancient city.
— un·cov·ered /ˌʌnˈkʌvɚd/ adjective
▪ She left the pot uncovered so the soup could cool.
/ˌʌnˈkʌvɚd/ adjective ▪ She left the pot uncovered so the soup could cool.
