The difference between Discover and Uncover
When used as verbs, discover means to find or learn something for the first time, whereas uncover means to remove a cover from.
check bellow for the other definitions of Discover and Uncover
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Discover as a verb:
To find or learn something for the first time.
Examples:
"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."
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Discover as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).
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Discover as a verb (transitive, now, rare):
To expose, uncover.
Examples:
"The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand."
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Discover as a verb (transitive, chess):
To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.
Examples:
"This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn."
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Discover as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.
Examples:
"I discovered my plans to the rest of the team."
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Discover as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To reconnoitre, explore (an area).
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Discover as a verb (obsolete):
To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.
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Uncover as a verb:
To remove a cover from.
Examples:
"The model railway was uncovered."
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Uncover as a verb:
To reveal the identity of.
Examples:
"The murderer has finally been uncovered."
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Uncover as a verb:
To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.
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Uncover as a verb (reflexive, intransitive):
To remove one's hat or cap as a mark of respect.
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Uncover as a verb (military, transitive):
To expose (lines of formation of troops) successively by the wheeling to right or left of the lines in front.