
Cover
Physical concealment
Use 'cover' to talk about hiding or protecting something by putting it under another thing.

He covered the leftover food with foil.
Implicit protection
Something covered is often shielded from harm, like covering a wound.

You should cover the cut to prevent infection.
Disguise
Cover can mean to disguise something’s true appearance or nature.

They covered the old walls with a fresh coat of paint.
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