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covered by vs covered with

Both 'covered by' and 'covered with' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Covered by' is used when the covering is the agent or source of the action, while 'covered with' is used when the covering is the material or substance used.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1945 views

covered by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'covered by' when the covering is the agent or source of the action. For example, 'The car was covered by snow.'

Examples:

  • The table was covered by a tablecloth.
  • The wall was covered by ivy.
  • The book was covered by a dust jacket.
  • The city was covered by a blanket of fog.
  • The cake was covered by a layer of frosting.

Alternatives:

  • blanketed by
  • shielded by
  • enveloped by
  • hidden by
  • protected by

covered with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'covered with' when the covering is the material or substance used. For example, 'The table was covered with a cloth.'

Examples:

  • The floor was covered with a rug.
  • The cake was covered with chocolate frosting.
  • The wall was covered with graffiti.
  • The bed was covered with a warm blanket.
  • The book was covered with dust.
  • We find that they work better when they're submerged and covered with leaves.
  • It was-it was huge and all covered with flames.
  • That doesn't explain why you were covered with dirt.
  • No. But his face was covered with veins.
  • It's all covered with arterial blood spray and car-wash suds.
  • < My whole body is covered with red spots...
  • It's covered with some kind of oily substance.
  • His face was all covered with mud and soot.
  • You don't want a body covered with these.
  • Our walls are covered with family photos.
  • The best lies are covered with half-truths.
  • Visualize a tabletop covered with dominos.
  • The beaker is covered with aluminium foil.
  • Vincent and Mia are covered with bruises.
  • It was a crumpled 20 covered with glitter.
  • I thought I was covered with vacation days.
  • His apartment was covered with pictures of me.
  • She was so badly burnt, covered with bandages.
  • Okay, like you said, we covered with Marelli.
  • Okay, like you said, we covered with Marelli.

Alternatives:

  • coated with
  • dressed in
  • smothered in
  • laden with
  • flooded with

Related Comparisons

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