WordCmp.com

cover vs dress

dress vs cover

cover and dress both are nouns.

cover is not an adjective while dress is an adjective.

cover and dress both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cover Yes No Yes No
dress Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, dress is a hypernym of cover; that is, dress is a word with a broader meaning than cover:
  • cover: clothe, as if for protection from the elements
  • dress: provide with clothes or put clothes on
Other hypernyms of cover include apparel, clothe, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog.
cover (noun) dress (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) clothing in general
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 (adjective) dress (adjective)
(of an occasion) requiring formal clothes
suitable for formal occasions
cover (verb) dress (verb)
sit on (eggs) put on clothes
clothe, as if for protection from the elements provide with clothes or put clothes on
protect by insurance apply a bandage or medication to
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression arrange attractively
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism dress or groom with elaborate care
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling give a neat appearance to
protect or defend (a position in a game) dress in a certain manner
hold within range of an aimed firearm kill and prepare for market or consumption
play a higher card than the one previously played convert into leather
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game put a dressing on
provide with a covering or cause to be covered put a finish on
form a cover over cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
copulate with a female, used especially of horses provide with decoration
cover as if with a shroud cut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width
put something on top of something else decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
travel across or pass over arrange in ranks
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
Difference between cover and dress

Words related to "cover"

Words related to "dress"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.