case vs cover

case and cover both are nouns.

case and cover both are verbs.

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

As nouns, cover is a hypernym of case; that is, cover is a word with a broader meaning than case:

case: an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
cover: a natural object that covers or envelops

Other hypernyms of case include covering, natural covering.

case (noun)	cover (noun)
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
a portable container for carrying several objects	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
the housing or outer covering of something	a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
the enclosing frame around a door or window opening	covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part	the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
the actual state of things	a natural object that covers or envelops
nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence	a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument
a problem requiring investigation
a specific size and style of type within a type family
an occurrence of something
a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation
a person requiring professional services
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
the quantity contained in a case
a special set of circumstances
a specific state of mind that is temporary

case (verb)	cover (verb)
enclose in, or as if in, a case	sit on (eggs)
look over, usually with the intention to rob	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
	protect by insurance
	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
	protect or defend (a position in a game)
	hold within range of an aimed firearm
	play a higher card than the one previously played
	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

case vs cover

case and cover both are nouns.

case and cover both are verbs.

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