cover vs hold

cover and hold both are nouns.

cover and hold both are verbs.

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

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

cover: provide with a covering or cause to be covered
hold: cover as for protection against noise or smell

Other hyponyms of cover include frost, frost, daub, smear, roof, mulch, turf, bank, carpet, carpet, board up, bedaub, besmear, bark, coat, surface, butter, paper, wallpaper, canvas, paper, oil, wax, veneer, grease, wash, line, face, feather, wrap, wrap up, spritz, felt, paste, cloak, coif, jacket, foil, white out, whiteout, flash, pall, sod, bind, plank, plank over, parcel, flake, recover, hood, cowl, clapboard, canopy, bread, blinker, blindfold, aluminise, aluminize, crown, sheet, tile, lag, mask, block out, mask, mask, blanket, plaster, plaster over, stick on, plaster, paint, apply, put on, laminate, spray, brush, frost, ice, smother, surround, enclose, enfold, envelop, enwrap, wrap, sheathe, crape, crepe, concrete, blacklead, grass, grass over, gravel, lime, mound over, straw, spread, drape, dust, beplaster, plaster, steel.

cover (noun)	hold (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	the act of grasping
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)	a cell in a jail or prison
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed	a stronghold
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
a natural object that covers or envelops	time during which some action is awaited
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

cover (verb)	hold (verb)
sit on (eggs)	keep from exhaling or expelling
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
protect by insurance	hold the attention of
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression	assert or affirm
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism	remain committed to
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling	declare to be
protect or defend (a position in a game)	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
hold within range of an aimed firearm	be in accord; be in agreement
play a higher card than the one previously played	aim, point, or direct
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game	protect against a challenge or attack
provide with a covering or cause to be covered	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
form a cover over	have or hold in one's hands or grip
copulate with a female, used especially of horses	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
cover as if with a shroud	support or hold in a certain manner
put something on top of something else	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
travel across or pass over	cover as for protection against noise or smell
hide from view or knowledge	organize or be responsible for
spread over a surface to conceal or protect	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of	cause to come to an abrupt stop
to take an action to protect against future problems	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
invest with a large or excessive amount of something	secure and keep for possible future use or application
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
provide for	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
span an interval of distance, space or time	keep from departing
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

cover vs hold

cover and hold both are nouns.

cover and hold both are verbs.

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