cover vs see

cover and see both are nouns.

cover and see both are verbs.

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

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

cover: maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
see: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Other hypernyms of cover include ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see to it.

cover (noun)	see (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
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 (verb)	see (verb)
sit on (eggs)	deem to be
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
protect by insurance	get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism	deliberate or decide
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling	make sense of; assign a meaning to
protect or defend (a position in a game)	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
hold within range of an aimed firearm	match or meet
play a higher card than the one previously played	receive as a specified guest
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game	imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
provide with a covering or cause to be covered	come together
form a cover over	conduct someone someplace
copulate with a female, used especially of horses	perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
cover as if with a shroud	perceive or be contemporaneous with
put something on top of something else	see or watch
travel across or pass over	see and understand, have a good eye
hide from view or knowledge	observe as if with an eye
spread over a surface to conceal or protect	undergo or live through a difficult experience
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of	observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
to take an action to protect against future problems	date regularly; have a steady relationship with
invest with a large or excessive amount of something	go to see a place, as for entertainment
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities	go to see for professional or business reasons
provide for	go to see for a social visit
span an interval of distance, space or time	take charge of or deal with
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 see

cover and see both are nouns.

cover and see both are verbs.

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