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cover vs take

take vs cover

cover and take both are nouns.

cover and take both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cover Yes No Yes No
take Yes No Yes No
As verbs, take is a hyponym of cover; that is, take is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cover:
  • cover: travel across or pass over
  • take: proceed along in a vehicle
Other hyponyms of cover include tramp, walk, crisscross, ford, bridge, jaywalk, drive, course, hop.
cover (noun) take (noun)
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
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) take (verb)
sit on (eggs) be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
clothe, as if for protection from the elements remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
protect by insurance take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism be seized or affected in a specified way
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
protect or defend (a position in a game) be a student of a certain subject
hold within range of an aimed firearm take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
play a higher card than the one previously played interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game accept or undergo, often unwillingly
provide with a covering or cause to be covered take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
form a cover over make a film or photograph of something
copulate with a female, used especially of horses lay claim to; as of an idea
cover as if with a shroud obtain by winning
put something on top of something else point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
travel across or pass over serve oneself to, or consume regularly
hide from view or knowledge get into one's hands, take physically
spread over a surface to conceal or protect have sex with; archaic use
be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of occupy or take on
to take an action to protect against future problems travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
invest with a large or excessive amount of something head into a specified direction
help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities take somebody somewhere
provide for take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
span an interval of distance, space or time proceed along in a vehicle
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory experience or feel or submit to
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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