bind vs cover

bind and cover both are nouns.

bind and cover both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bind	Yes	No	Yes	No
cover	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cover is a hypernym of bind; that is, cover is a word with a broader meaning than bind:

bind: provide with a binding
cover: provide with a covering or cause to be covered

bind (noun)	cover (noun)
something that hinders as if with bonds	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
	a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
	covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
	the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
	a natural object that covers or envelops
	a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

bind (verb)	cover (verb)
cause to be constipated	sit on (eggs)
form a chemical bond with	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	protect by insurance
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
provide with a binding	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
stick to firmly	protect or defend (a position in a game)
secure with or as if with ropes	hold within range of an aimed firearm
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose	play a higher card than the one previously played
create social or emotional ties	be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
	provide with a covering or cause to be covered
	form a cover over
	copulate with a female, used especially of horses
	cover as if with a shroud
	put something on top of something else
	travel across or pass over
	hide from view or knowledge
	spread over a surface to conceal or protect
	be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
	to take an action to protect against future problems
	invest with a large or excessive amount of something
	help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
	provide for
	span an interval of distance, space or time
	include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
	make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

bind vs cover

bind and cover both are nouns.

bind and cover both are verbs.

Words related to "bind"

Words related to "cover"