hold vs cover

hold and cover both are nouns.

hold and cover both are verbs.

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

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

hold: cover as for protection against noise or smell
cover: provide with a covering or cause to be covered

hold (noun)	cover (noun)
the act of grasping	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
a cell in a jail or prison	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
a stronghold	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated	a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something	covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)	the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
time during which some action is awaited	a natural object that covers or envelops
	a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

hold (verb)	cover (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	sit on (eggs)
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
hold the attention of	protect by insurance
assert or affirm	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
remain committed to	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
declare to be	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	protect or defend (a position in a game)
be in accord; be in agreement	hold within range of an aimed firearm
aim, point, or direct	play a higher card than the one previously played
protect against a challenge or attack	be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
drink alcohol without showing ill effects	provide with a covering or cause to be covered
have or hold in one's hands or grip	form a cover over
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	copulate with a female, used especially of horses
support or hold in a certain manner	cover as if with a shroud
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	put something on top of something else
cover as for protection against noise or smell	travel across or pass over
organize or be responsible for	hide from view or knowledge
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)	spread over a surface to conceal or protect
cause to come to an abrupt stop	be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense	to take an action to protect against future problems
secure and keep for possible future use or application	invest with a large or excessive amount of something
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices	help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance	provide for
keep from departing	span an interval of distance, space or time
take and maintain control over, often by violent means	include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs cover

hold and cover both are nouns.

hold and cover both are verbs.

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