mask vs mask

mask and mask both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mask	Yes	No	Yes	No
mask	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

Other hypernyms of mask include disguise.

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

Other hyponyms of mask include cloak, dissemble, dissimulate, masquerade, camouflage.

mask (noun)	mask (noun)
activity that tries to conceal something	activity that tries to conceal something
a covering to disguise or conceal the face	a covering to disguise or conceal the face
a protective covering worn over the face	a protective covering worn over the face
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks	a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

mask (verb)	mask (verb)
put a mask on or cover with a mask	put a mask on or cover with a mask
shield from light	shield from light
cover with a sauce	cover with a sauce
hide under a false appearance	hide under a false appearance
make unrecognizable	make unrecognizable