/ˈkoʊvɜːrt/
cov·ert
BrE /ˈkʌvət/,
/ˈkəʊvɜːt/
NAmE /ˈkoʊvɜːrt/
(formal)
secret or hidden, making it difficult to notice
covert operations/surveillance
He stole a covert glance at her across the table.
➡ compare overt
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cov·ert·ly
She watched him covertly in the mirror.
cov·ert
BrE /ˈkʌvət/
NAmE /ˈkʌvərt/
an area of thick low bushes and trees where animals can hide