Covert means something is done quietly and secretly. It is not clear or open to others. People often use it to talk about secret activities.
They made a covert plan to surprise her.
The spy took covert action at night.
As a noun, covert means a group of trees or bushes where animals stay hidden. It is a natural place for animals to hide and stay safe.
The rabbit hid in the covert of bushes.
Birds build nests in covert places.
Covert can describe feelings or actions that someone hides. It means you don’t show it clearly, but it exists secretly.
He gave a covert look to his friend.
There was covert anger in her voice.
Covert is used in army or spy words. It means actions done secretly to avoid attention or danger.
The army planned a covert mission last night.
Covert operations protect national safety.
Covert can mean a place that hides or protects animals from danger, often used in hunting or nature contexts.
The hunter found a covert behind the hill.
Animals use covert for safety.
