play vs cover

play and cover both are nouns.

play and cover both are verbs.

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

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

play: put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
cover: play a higher card than the one previously played

Other hyponyms of play include pitch, declare.

play (noun)	cover (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
an attempt to get something	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
a preset plan of action in team sports	a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules	covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully	the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
utilization or exercise	a natural object that covers or envelops
movement or space for movement	a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
a theatrical performance of a drama
a weak and tremulous light
a state in which action is feasible
the removal of constraints
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

play (verb)	cover (verb)
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously	sit on (eggs)
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line	protect by insurance
consider not very seriously	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
participate in games or sport	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
bet or wager (money)	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle	protect or defend (a position in a game)
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game	hold within range of an aimed firearm
make bets	play a higher card than the one previously played
stake on the outcome of an issue	be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
shoot or hit in a particular manner	provide with a covering or cause to be covered
employ in a game or in a specific position	form a cover over
use or move	copulate with a female, used especially of horses
use to one's advantage	cover as if with a shroud
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination	put something on top of something else
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream	travel across or pass over
replay (as a melody)	hide from view or knowledge
perform music on (a musical instrument)	spread over a surface to conceal or protect
play a role or part	be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
perform on a certain location	to take an action to protect against future problems
be performed or presented for public viewing	invest with a large or excessive amount of something
cause to emit recorded audio or video	help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity	provide for
perform on a stage or theater	span an interval of distance, space or time
emit recorded sound	include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
play on an instrument	make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
behave in a certain way
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
behave carelessly or indifferently
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

play vs cover

play and cover both are nouns.

play and cover both are verbs.

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