cover vs fire

cover and fire both are nouns.

cover and fire both are verbs.

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

As nouns, fire is a hypernym of cover; that is, fire is a word with a broader meaning than cover:

cover: fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
fire: the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

Other hypernyms of cover include firing.

cover (noun)	fire (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations	a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)	intense adverse criticism
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else	the event of something burning (often destructive)
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed	a severe trial
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something	feelings of great warmth and intensity
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)	the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book	fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
a natural object that covers or envelops	once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

cover (verb)	fire (verb)
sit on (eggs)	bake in a kiln so as to harden
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	destroy by fire
protect by insurance	start or maintain a fire in
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression	become ignited
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism	cause to go off
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling	start firing a weapon
protect or defend (a position in a game)	go off or discharge
hold within range of an aimed firearm	generate an electrical impulse
play a higher card than the one previously played	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game	drive out or away by or as if by fire
provide with a covering or cause to be covered	provide with fuel
form a cover over	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
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 fire

cover and fire both are nouns.

cover and fire both are verbs.

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