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oil vs cover

cover vs oil

oil and cover both are nouns.

oil and cover both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oil Yes No Yes No
cover Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cover is a hypernym of oil; that is, cover is a word with a broader meaning than oil:
  • oil: cover with oil, as if by rubbing
  • cover: provide with a covering or cause to be covered
oil (noun) cover (noun)
oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons 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
oil (verb) cover (verb)
administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing sit on (eggs)
cover with oil, as if by rubbing clothe, as if for protection from the elements
protect by insurance
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
protect or defend (a position in a game)
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
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