Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb cover
8 of 26 senses of cover
Sense 1
cover
=> daub, smear
=> roof
=> mulch
=> turf
=> bank
=> carpet
=> carpet
=> board up
=> smear, bedaub, besmear
=> bark
=> coat, surface
=> butter
=> soap, lather
=> wallpaper, paper
=> paper
=> oil
=> wax
=> veneer
=> grease
=> wash
=> line
=> face
=> feather
=> wrap, wrap up
=> felt
=> paste
=> coif
=> hold
=> jacket
=> foil
=> white-out
=> flash
=> pall
=> sod
=> bind
=> plank, plank over
=> parcel
=> flake
=> recover
=> hood
=> cowl
=> clapboard
=> canopy
=> bread
=> blinker
=> blindfold
=> aluminize
=> crown
=> sheet
=> tile
=> lag
=> mask
=> mask, block out
=> mask
=> blanket
=> plaster, plaster over stick on
=> plaster
=> paint
=> put on apply
=> laminate
=> spray
=> brush
=> frost, ice
=> smother, surround
=> envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose
=> sheathe
=> crape, crepe
=> concrete
=> blacklead
=> grass
=> gravel
=> lime
=> mound over
=> straw
=> spread
=> drape
=> dust
=> plaster
Sense 2
cover, spread over
=> flood
=> bloody
=> mist, mist over
=> glaciate
=> strew
=> grass, grass over
=> coat, cake
=> submerge, drown, overwhelm
=> mantle
=> blanket
=> carpet
=> smother
=> shroud
Sense 3
cover, extend
=> cross, traverse, span, sweep
=> sweep
=> overlap
=> spread, overspread
=> ridge
=> dot, stud, constellate
Sense 5
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal address
=> theologize, theologise
=> discourse, talk about discuss
=> spiel
Sense 7
traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over get over get across cut through cut across
=> tramp
=> stride
=> walk
=> crisscross
=> ford
=> bridge
=> jaywalk
=> drive, take
=> hop
Sense 11
cover, cover up
=> whitewash, gloss over sleek over hush up
Sense 14
cover, insure, underwrite
=> reinsure
=> indemnify
Sense 22
overlay, cover
=> splash
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb cover
8 of 26 senses of cover
Sense 1
cover
=> daub, smear
=> blood
=> roof
=> thatch
=> shingle
=> slate
=> mulch
=> turf
=> bank
=> carpet
=> carpet
=> board up
=> smear, bedaub, besmear
=> bark
=> coat, surface
=> rubberize, rubberise, rubber
=> anodize, anodise
=> gelatinize
=> skim
=> stucco
=> egg
=> encrust
=> dredge
=> flour
=> soot
=> refinish
=> brush on
=> patinate, patinize
=> resurface
=> crumb
=> copper
=> finish
=> dress
=> broom
=> bonderize, bonderise
=> blacktop
=> foliate
=> galvanize, galvanise
=> pave
=> cobble
=> hard surface
=> causeway
=> tar, asphalt
=> varnish, seal
=> lacquer
=> shellac
=> glaze
=> tar
=> enrobe
=> plaster, daub
=> parget
=> roughcast
=> mud
=> mortar
=> paint
=> grain
=> repaint
=> airbrush
=> prime, ground, undercoat
=> cement
=> grit
=> plate
=> tin
=> tin
=> silver
=> nickel
=> electroplate
=> chrome, chromium-plate
=> goldplate
=> silverplate
=> metal
=> macadamize, tarmac
=> size
=> butter
=> soap, lather
=> wallpaper, paper
=> paper
=> oil
=> wax
=> beeswax
=> veneer
=> grease
=> wash
=> whitewash
=> calcimine
=> line
=> reline
=> face
=> reface
=> crib
=> babbitt
=> face
=> reface
=> feather
=> wrap, wrap up
=> do up
=> parcel
=> cere
=> shrinkwrap
=> gift-wrap
=> shroud
=> felt
=> paste
=> coif
=> hold
=> jacket
=> foil
=> white-out
=> flash
=> pall
=> sod
=> bind
=> rebind
=> plank, plank over
=> parcel
=> flake
=> recover
=> hood
=> cowl
=> clapboard
=> canopy
=> bread
=> blinker
=> blindfold
=> aluminize
=> crown
=> sheet
=> tile
=> tessellate
=> lag
=> mask
=> mask, block out
=> mask
=> blanket
=> plaster, plaster over stick on
=> plaster
=> paint
=> repaint
=> put on apply
=> dab, swab, swob
=> daub
=> dress
=> cream
=> coldcream
=> putty
=> sponge on
=> slap on clap on slam on
=> laminate
=> spray
=> brush
=> frost, ice
=> smother, surround
=> envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose
=> benight
=> capsule, capsulate, capsulize
=> involve
=> engulf
=> sheathe
=> cocoon
=> bathe
=> shroud, enshroud, hide, cover
=> sheathe
=> crape, crepe
=> concrete
=> blacklead
=> grass
=> gravel
=> lime
=> mound over
=> straw
=> spread
=> slather
=> drape
=> dust
=> plaster
Sense 2
cover, spread over
=> flood
=> flow
=> inundate, deluge, submerge
=> swamp, drench
=> bloody
=> mist, mist over
=> glaciate
=> strew
=> grass, grass over
=> coat, cake
=> submerge, drown, overwhelm
=> mantle
=> blanket
=> carpet
=> smother
=> shroud
Sense 3
cover, extend
=> cross, traverse, span, sweep
=> sweep
=> rake
=> enfilade
=> overlap
=> spread, overspread
=> ridge
=> dot, stud, constellate
Sense 5
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal address
=> theologize, theologise
=> discourse, talk about discuss
=> descant
=> talk shop
=> spiel
Sense 7
traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over get over get across cut through cut across
=> tramp
=> stride
=> walk
=> crisscross
=> ford
=> bridge
=> jaywalk
=> drive, take
=> hop
Sense 11
cover, cover up
=> whitewash, gloss over sleek over hush up
Sense 14
cover, insure, underwrite
=> reinsure
=> indemnify
Sense 22
overlay, cover
=> splash
Entailment of verb cover
1 of 26 senses of cover
Sense 25
brood, hatch, cover, incubate
=> sit down sit
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb cover
26 senses of cover
Sense 1
cover
Sense 2
cover, spread over
=> touch, adjoin, meet contact
Sense 3
cover, extend
=> be
Sense 4
cover
=> satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to
Sense 5
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal address
=> broach, initiate
Sense 6
embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover
=> include
Sense 7
traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over get over get across cut through cut across
=> pass, go through go across
Sense 8
report, cover
=> inform
Sense 9
cover
=> protect
Sense 10
cover
=> protect
Sense 11
cover, cover up
=> hide, conceal
Sense 12
cover
=> protect
Sense 13
cover
=> see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure
Sense 14
cover, insure, underwrite
=> guarantee, warrant
Sense 15
cover
=> compensate, counterbalance, even out even off even up
Sense 16
cover
=> endow, indue, gift, empower, invest, endue
Sense 17
cover
=> substitute, deputize, deputise, stand in step in
Sense 18
cover
=> be
Sense 19
cover
=> hide, conceal
Sense 20
shroud, enshroud, hide, cover
=> envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose
Sense 21
breed, cover
=> copulate, mate, pair, couple
Sense 22
overlay, cover
Sense 23
cover
=> play
Sense 24
cover
=> protect
Sense 25
brood, hatch, cover, incubate
=> reproduce, procreate, multiply
Sense 26
cover, wrap up
=> dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out apparel
Familiarity of verb cover
cover used as a verb is very familiar (polysemy count = 26)
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb cover
Sense 1
cover
Sense 2
cover, spread over
=> touch, adjoin, meet contact
Sense 22
overlay, cover
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Sense 3
cover, extend
=> be
Sense 9
cover
=> protect
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Sense 5
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal address
=> broach, initiate
Sense 6
embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover
=> include
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Sense 8
report, cover
=> inform
Sense 13
cover
=> see check, insure, see to it ensure, control, ascertain, assure
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Sense 10
cover
=> protect
Sense 14
cover, insure, underwrite
=> guarantee, warrant
Sense 15
cover
=> compensate, counterbalance, even out even off even up
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Sense 12
cover
=> protect
Sense 24
cover
=> protect
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Sense 21
breed, cover
=> copulate, mate, pair, couple
Sense 25
brood, hatch, cover, incubate
=> reproduce, procreate, multiply
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Sense 4
cover
=> satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to
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Sense 7
traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over get over get across cut through cut across
=> pass, go through go across
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Sense 11
cover, cover up
=> hide, conceal
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Sense 16
cover
=> endow, indue, gift, empower, invest, endue
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Sense 17
cover
=> substitute, deputize, deputise, stand in step in
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Sense 18
cover
=> be
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Sense 19
cover
=> hide, conceal
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Sense 20
shroud, enshroud, hide, cover
=> envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose
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Sense 23
cover
=> play
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Sense 26
cover, wrap up
=> dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out apparel
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Grep of noun covering
bed covering
body covering
cloth covering
covering
covering fire
covering letter
covering material
floor covering
head covering
lap covering
leg covering
natural covering
protective covering
short covering
uncovering
Overview of noun covering
The noun covering has 5 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. covering, natural covering, cover -- (a natural object that covers or envelops; "the fox was flushed from its cover")
2. covering -- (an artifact that cover something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it))
3. cover, covering, screening, masking -- (the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft")
4. covering -- (the act of protecting something by covering it)
5. application, coating, covering -- (the work of applying something "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";)
Overview of verb cover
The verb cover has 26 senses (first 14 from tagged texts)
1. (35) cover -- (provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; cover the grave with flowers")
2. (19) cover, spread over -- (form a cover over "The grass covered the grave")
3. (18) cover, extend -- (span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres")
4. (16) cover -- (provide for "The grant doesn't cover my salary")
5. (14) cover, treat, handle, plow, deal address -- (deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China")
6. (10) embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover -- (include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group")
7. (4) traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over get over get across cut through cut across -- (travel across or pass over "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day")
8. (3) report, cover -- (be responsible for reporting the details of as in journalism; "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"; "The cub reporter covered New York City")
9. (2) cover -- (hold within range of an aimed firearm)
10. (1) cover -- (to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself.")
11. (1) cover, cover up -- (hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House")
12. (1) cover -- (protect or defend a position in a game; "he covered left field")
13. (1) cover -- (maintain a check on esp. by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor")
14. (1) cover, insure, underwrite -- (protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this")
15. cover -- (compensate or make up for)
16. cover -- (invest with a large or excessive amount of something "She covered herself with glory")
17. cover -- (help out by taking someone's place an temporarily assuming his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week")
18. cover -- (be sufficient to meet defray, or offset the charge or cost of "Is this enough to cover the check?")
19. cover -- (spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint covers well")
20. shroud, enshroud, hide, cover -- (cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery")
21. breed, cover -- (copulate with a female, used esp. of horses; "The horse covers the mare")
22. overlay, cover -- (put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy")
23. cover -- (play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith covered again")
24. cover -- (be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game)
25. brood, hatch, cover, incubate -- (sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs")
26. cover, wrap up -- (clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!")
Overview of adj covering
The adj covering has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. covering, overhanging, overspreading -- (above or covering a wide area; "the covering darkness"; "shadow of the overhanging crag"; "the dark overspreading clouds")
2. covering, shielding -- (actively protective; "provided covering fire for the platoon that was moving up")
Antonyms of adj covering
2 senses of covering
Sense 1
covering, overhanging, overspreading
INDIRECT (VIA wide) -> narrow
Sense 2
covering, shielding
INDIRECT (VIA protective) -> unprotective
Similarity of adj covering
2 senses of covering
Sense 1
covering, overhanging, overspreading
=> wide (vs. narrow), broad
Sense 2
covering, shielding
=> protective (vs. unprotective)
Attributes of adj covering
Familiarity of adj covering
covering used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2)
Grep of adj covering
covering
recovering
Overview of noun covering
The noun covering has 5 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. covering, natural covering, cover -- (a natural object that covers or envelops; "the fox was flushed from its cover")
2. covering -- (an artifact that cover something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it))
3. cover, covering, screening, masking -- (the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft")
4. covering -- (the act of protecting something by covering it)
5. application, coating, covering -- (the work of applying something "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";)
Overview of verb cover
The verb cover has 26 senses (first 14 from tagged texts)
1. (35) cover -- (provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; cover the grave with flowers")
2. (19) cover, spread over -- (form a cover over "The grass covered the grave")
3. (18) cover, extend -- (span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres")
4. (16) cover -- (provide for "The grant doesn't cover my salary")
5. (14) cover, treat, handle, plow, deal address -- (deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China")
6. (10) embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover -- (include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group")
7. (4) traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over get over get across cut through cut across -- (travel across or pass over "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day")
8. (3) report, cover -- (be responsible for reporting the details of as in journalism; "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"; "The cub reporter covered New York City")
9. (2) cover -- (hold within range of an aimed firearm)
10. (1) cover -- (to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself.")
11. (1) cover, cover up -- (hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House")
12. (1) cover -- (protect or defend a position in a game; "he covered left field")
13. (1) cover -- (maintain a check on esp. by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor")
14. (1) cover, insure, underwrite -- (protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this")
15. cover -- (compensate or make up for)
16. cover -- (invest with a large or excessive amount of something "She covered herself with glory")
17. cover -- (help out by taking someone's place an temporarily assuming his responsibilities; "She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week")
18. cover -- (be sufficient to meet defray, or offset the charge or cost of "Is this enough to cover the check?")
19. cover -- (spread over a surface to conceal or protect; "This paint covers well")
20. shroud, enshroud, hide, cover -- (cover as if with a shroud; "The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery")
21. breed, cover -- (copulate with a female, used esp. of horses; "The horse covers the mare")
22. overlay, cover -- (put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy")
23. cover -- (play a higher card than the one previously played; "Smith covered again")
24. cover -- (be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game)
25. brood, hatch, cover, incubate -- (sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs")
26. cover, wrap up -- (clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!")
Overview of adj covering
The adj covering has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. covering, overhanging, overspreading -- (above or covering a wide area; "the covering darkness"; "shadow of the overhanging crag"; "the dark overspreading clouds")
2. covering, shielding -- (actively protective; "provided covering fire for the platoon that was moving up")
covering definition
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