spread vs cover

spread and cover both are nouns.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of spread include continue, extend.

spread (noun)	cover (noun)
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
decorative cover for a bed	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
a haphazard distribution in all directions	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures	a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
two facing pages of a book or other publication	covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space	the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes	a natural object that covers or envelops
a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed	a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

spread (adjective)	cover (adjective)
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
fully extended in width
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

spread (verb)	cover (verb)
cause to become widely known	sit on (eggs)
become widely known and passed on	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
distribute or disperse widely	protect by insurance
spread out or open from a closed or folded state	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
become distributed or widespread	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
cover by spreading something over	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
distribute over a surface in a layer	protect or defend (a position in a game)
strew or distribute over an area	hold within range of an aimed firearm
move outward	play a higher card than the one previously played
spread across or over	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