cover vs course

cover and course both are nouns.

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

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

Other hyponyms of cover include tramp, walk, crisscross, ford, bridge, jaywalk, drive, take, hop.

cover (noun)	course (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	a mode of action
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations	education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)	facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else	(construction) a layer of masonry
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed	part of a meal served at one time
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something	a connected series of events or actions or developments
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)	a body of students who are taught together
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book	general line of orientation
a natural object that covers or envelops	a line or route along which something travels or moves
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

cover (verb)	course (verb)
sit on (eggs)	hunt with hounds
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	move along, of liquids
protect by insurance	move swiftly through or over
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

cover (adverb)	course (adverb)
	as might be expected