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

  1. 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."

  2. Discover as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).

  3. Discover as a verb (transitive, now, rare):

    To expose, uncover.

    Examples:

    "The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand."

  4. 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."

  5. Discover as a verb (transitive, archaic):

    To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.

    Examples:

    "I discovered my plans to the rest of the team."

  6. Discover as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To reconnoitre, explore (an area).

  7. Discover as a verb (obsolete):

    To manifest without design; to show; to exhibit.

  1. Uncover as a verb:

    To remove a cover from.

    Examples:

    "The model railway was uncovered."

  2. Uncover as a verb:

    To reveal the identity of.

    Examples:

    "The murderer has finally been uncovered."

  3. Uncover as a verb:

    To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.

  4. Uncover as a verb (reflexive, intransitive):

    To remove one's hat or cap as a mark of respect.

  5. 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.