cover vs be

cover is a noun but be is not a noun.

cover and be both are verbs.

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

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

cover: be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
be: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

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

cover: span an interval of distance, space or time
be: occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere

cover (noun)	be (noun)
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

cover (verb)	be (verb)
sit on (eggs)	spend or use time
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
protect by insurance	have an existence, be extant
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression	have life, be alive
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism	form or compose
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling	have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
protect or defend (a position in a game)	occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
hold within range of an aimed firearm	be identical to; be someone or something
play a higher card than the one previously played	be identical or equivalent to
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game	represent, as of a character on stage
provide with a covering or cause to be covered	be priced at
form a cover over	to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
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

cover vs be

cover is a noun but be is not a noun.

cover and be both are verbs.

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