
Cover in
Physical Application
Use 'cover in' when something is physically applied onto another object's surface.
Her hands were covered in clay after the pottery class.
Partial Coverage
'Cover in' does not always mean complete coverage, it can be partial too.
His shoes were covered in mud.
Visual Effect
Using 'cover in' often suggests a noticeable visual change to the covered item.
The hills were covered in a blanket of white snow. WordUp Chrome Extension
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