ver- root words — words with the ver- root

The root ver- comes from Latin operire, meaning to cover. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including coverture, operculum. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ver- root

Explore words with ver- — words containing the ver- root and sharing its sense of "to cover". Examples include coverture, operculum. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ver- mean?

The ver- root means to cover, from Latin operire. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.