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  1. meaning - "Covered with" vs. "covered in" vs. "covered by"

    I want to find out the differences in meaning among covered by, covered in, and covered with. For example, what is the difference between: covered with blood covered in blood or the difference...

  2. “covered by” vs. “covered with” - English Language & Usage ...

    Covered by/with was helpful. When referring to a substance that sticks to another, use in or with: covered with blood Use covered with to indicate an unusual amount of something on top of …

  3. phrase requests - What is the word for something that has been …

    Dec 11, 2016 · I'm looking for a word or phrase that describes when a topic has been subject to a preponderance of in-depth coverage, similar to "well-trodden" but more fitting. I'd …

  4. What is the meaning of "I'm covered"?

    Jun 18, 2021 · Whether the writer is discussing insurance formally or not I think he (or she) is talking about actuarial risk which is what insurance companies use to calculate the chances of …

  5. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 7, 2014 · A modern example at a hospital A porte-cochère coach gate or carriage porch is a covered porch-like structure at a main or secondary entrance to a building through which …

  6. single word requests - What do you call the covered area of the …

    Dec 24, 2023 · Are you talking about the place where drive-thru service is actually performed? Do you have a photograph or other image? Is this different to the covered area in a gas station, or …

  7. What’s a non-vulgar alternative for “covering one’s

    Nov 5, 2017 · Starting a new business during a recession certainly carries many risks, but Tom is confident that he has covered all the angles. Alice and Bob have tried to cover all the angles …

  8. Why does it say "metalled road"? [closed] - English Language

    Jun 9, 2023 · Non-native English speaker here. Maybe this is easy for native speakers. Wiktionary clearly explaines, that surfaced roads (covered in gravel, stones or tar) are refered to as …

  9. Common phrases for something that appears good but is actually …

    What are common phrases that describe something that appears good but is actually bad? Edit: Because people say bad is vague I will try to sum up the phrase meaning a little better. …

  10. grammaticality - "Wanting" or "want"? (Stative verbs: participial ...

    Apr 9, 2013 · Lately I have noticed that a lot of people use "wanting" in sentences, or in books, but I don't get it because my English teachers have always said to me that with verbs like "love", …