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Meanings of
covertly
in English
In a covert manner.
overtly
Usage of
covertly
in English
1
The countess examined Paz
covertly
,
and Paz observed her in a mirror.
2
But the West accuses Iran of
covertly
seeking to make nuclear weapons.
3
The West accuses Iran of
covertly
trying to build a nuclear bomb.
4
He watched
covertly
the repressed excitement in the eyes of Zalu Zako.
5
If only she could
covertly
hint that, perhaps, Hank had a point.
6
That information is sent
covertly
to an FBI computer in Quantico, Virginia.
7
But the hushed voice and
covertly
held position afflicted her like shame.
8
Several times he looked up
covertly
at the faces of those girls.
9
He glanced
covertly
at Crewe to see how he took the flattery.
10
Someone would have pressed a silent alarm or
covertly
alerted the police.
11
From her position at his side Jeanne
covertly
watched the silent man.
12
Whose life had been methodically, deliberately, and
covertly
reshaped for the purpose.
13
The girl had been listening,
covertly
watching, and had grown quite calm.
14
The tall, sallow man looked over the submarine boys eagerly, though
covertly
.
15
But he might
covertly
reveal himself to one who understood him well.
16
Your Langevin is but an intruder who
covertly
slipped into my family.
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covertly
Adverb
Frequent collocations
glance covertly
look covertly
smile covertly
watch covertly
covertly triumphant
More collocations
Covertly
through the time
Covertly
across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common