sweep vs cover

sweep and cover both are nouns.

sweep and cover both are verbs.

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

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

sweep: to cover or extend over an area or time period
cover: span an interval of distance, space or time

Other hypernyms of sweep include continue, extend.

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

sweep: cover the entire range of
cover: span an interval of distance, space or time

Other hypernyms of sweep include continue, extend.

sweep (noun)	cover (noun)
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
a movement in an arc	fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
a long oar used in an open boat	a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
a wide scope	a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge	bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
someone who cleans soot from chimneys	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

sweep (verb)	cover (verb)
win an overwhelming victory in or on	sit on (eggs)
sweep with a broom or as if with a broom	clothe, as if for protection from the elements
clean by sweeping	protect by insurance
make a big sweeping gesture or movement	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions	be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
sweep across or over	maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action	protect or defend (a position in a game)
to cover or extend over an area or time period	hold within range of an aimed firearm
cover the entire range of	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

sweep vs cover

sweep and cover both are nouns.

sweep and cover both are verbs.

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