cross vs cover

cross and cover both are nouns.

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

As verbs, cross and cover are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cross include cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse.

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

Other hypernyms of cross include continue, extend.

cross (noun)	cover (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
any affliction that causes great suffering	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

cross (adjective)	cover (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable

cross (verb)	cover (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties	sit on (eggs)
trace a line through or across	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
travel across or pass over	protect by insurance
meet and pass	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
meet at a point	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
fold so as to resemble a cross	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of	protect or defend (a position in a game)
to cover or extend over an area or time period	hold within range of an aimed firearm
	play a higher card than the one previously played
	be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
	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