cover vs spread

cover and spread both are nouns.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of cover include cross, span, sweep, traverse, sweep, overlap, overspread, ridge, constellate, dot, stud.

cover (noun)	spread (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it	act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations	decorative cover for a bed
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)	farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else	a haphazard distribution in all directions
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed	the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something	a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)	two facing pages of a book or other publication
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book	process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
a natural object that covers or envelops	a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink	a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

cover (adjective)	spread (adjective)
	distributed or spread over a considerable extent
	fully extended in width
	prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

cover (verb)	spread (verb)
sit on (eggs)	cause to become widely known
clothe, as if for protection from the elements	become widely known and passed on
protect by insurance	distribute or disperse widely
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression	spread out or open from a closed or folded state
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism	become distributed or widespread
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling	cover by spreading something over
protect or defend (a position in a game)	distribute over a surface in a layer
hold within range of an aimed firearm	strew or distribute over an area
play a higher card than the one previously played	move outward
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game	spread across or over
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
form a cover over
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