cover vs control

cover and control both are nouns.

cover and control both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of cover include ascertain, assure, check, ensure, insure, see, see to it.

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

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

cover vs control

cover and control both are nouns.

cover and control both are verbs.

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