cover vs play

cover and play both are nouns.

cover and play both are verbs.

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

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

cover: play a higher card than the one previously played
play: put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game

cover (noun)	play (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)	the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else	an attempt to get something
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed	a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something	a preset plan of action in team sports
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)	activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book	the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
a natural object that covers or envelops	utilization or exercise
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink	movement or space for movement
	a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
	verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
	a theatrical performance of a drama
	a weak and tremulous light
	a state in which action is feasible
	the removal of constraints
	(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

cover (verb)	play (verb)
sit on (eggs)	engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
protect by insurance	exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression	consider not very seriously
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism	participate in games or sport
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling	bet or wager (money)
protect or defend (a position in a game)	contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
hold within range of an aimed firearm	put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
play a higher card than the one previously played	make bets
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game	stake on the outcome of an issue
provide with a covering or cause to be covered	shoot or hit in a particular manner
form a cover over	employ in a game or in a specific position
copulate with a female, used especially of horses	use or move
cover as if with a shroud	use to one's advantage
put something on top of something else	manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
travel across or pass over	discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
hide from view or knowledge	replay (as a melody)
spread over a surface to conceal or protect	perform music on (a musical instrument)
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of	play a role or part
to take an action to protect against future problems	perform on a certain location
invest with a large or excessive amount of something	be performed or presented for public viewing
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities	cause to emit recorded audio or video
provide for	pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
span an interval of distance, space or time	perform on a stage or theater
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory	emit recorded sound
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities	play on an instrument
	cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
	move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
	cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
	engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
	behave in a certain way
	be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
	act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
	behave carelessly or indifferently
	be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

cover vs play

cover and play both are nouns.

cover and play both are verbs.

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