control vs cover

control and cover both are nouns.

control and cover both are verbs.

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

As verbs, cover is a hyponym of control; that is, cover is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:

control: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
cover: maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

Other hyponyms of control include proof, proofread, control, double-check, cross-check, cinch, card, spot-check.

control (noun)	cover (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
power to direct or determine	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
discipline in personal and social activities	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity	a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment	covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.	the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance	a natural object that covers or envelops
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another	a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

control (verb)	cover (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of	sit on (eggs)
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison	protect by insurance
handle and cause to function	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
exercise authoritative control or power over	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	protect or defend (a position in a game)
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard	hold within range of an aimed firearm
place under restrictions; limit access to by law	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

control vs cover

control and cover both are nouns.

control and cover both are verbs.

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