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take vs cover

cover vs take

take and cover both are nouns.

take and cover both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take Yes No Yes No
cover Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cover is a hypernym of take; that is, cover is a word with a broader meaning than take:
  • take: proceed along in a vehicle
  • cover: travel across or pass over
Other hypernyms of take include cross, cut across, cut through, get across, get over, pass over, track, traverse.
take (noun) cover (noun)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
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
take (verb) cover (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness sit on (eggs)
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract clothe, as if for protection from the elements
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect protect by insurance
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
be seized or affected in a specified way be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
be a student of a certain subject protect or defend (a position in a game)
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes hold within range of an aimed firearm
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression play a higher card than the one previously played
accept or undergo, often unwillingly be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs provide with a covering or cause to be covered
make a film or photograph of something form a cover over
lay claim to; as of an idea copulate with a female, used especially of horses
obtain by winning cover as if with a shroud
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards put something on top of something else
serve oneself to, or consume regularly travel across or pass over
get into one's hands, take physically hide from view or knowledge
have sex with; archaic use spread over a surface to conceal or protect
occupy or take on be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route to take an action to protect against future problems
head into a specified direction invest with a large or excessive amount of something
take somebody somewhere help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere provide for
proceed along in a vehicle span an interval of distance, space or time
experience or feel or submit to include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
take into one's possession make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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