cover vs contact

cover and contact both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of cover include adjoin, meet, touch.

cover (noun)	contact (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	the act of touching physically
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations	close interaction
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)	(electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else	a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed	a channel for communication between groups
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something	a communicative interaction
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)	the physical coming together of two or more things
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book	a person who is in a position to give you special assistance
a natural object that covers or envelops	the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

cover (verb)	contact (verb)
sit on (eggs)	be in or establish communication with
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	be in direct physical contact with; make contact
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