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Covert vs. Overt
Covert
/ˈkʌvət/Examples:
The investigator kept a covert eye on the suspect.She held a covert meeting to discuss the secret project.The spy operated under a veil of covert protection.
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Overt
/əʊˈvəːt/Examples:
His overt excitement was contagious at the party.There was an overt display of gratitude from the community.Her overt lack of interest made the meeting awkward.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Overt starts with an O, similar to Obvious, implying something open and easily seen.
- Covert starts with a C, like Cloak, suggesting something hidden or undercover.
- Think of overt actions taking place over the surface for everyone to see, while covert refers to actions that are covered from view.
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