Difference between Cover and Treat

What is the difference between Cover and Treat?

Cover as a noun is a lid. while Treat as a noun is a parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.

Cover

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A lid. The hiding from view. The front and back of a book or magazine. The top sheet of a bed. A cover charge. A setting at a restaurant table. A rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song. A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30 forward of square; a fielder in this position. A set (more often known as a family) of sets, whose union contains the given set. An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc. A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire. In commercial law, a buyer's purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods contracted for after a seller has breached a contract of sale by failure to deliver the goods contracted for. An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine. Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To place something over or upon to conceal or protect. To feature, discuss, or mention. To provide enough money for. To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist). To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing. To provide insurance coverage for. to copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).

Example sentence: People who teach American history survey classes have a lot of ground to cover and tend to focus on landmarks. You get through the Civil War and Reconstruction, and you have to get to the beginning of the 20th century fast. It's pretty easy to go lightly on the Gilded Age.

Treat

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.An entreaty.An entertainment, outing, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking.To entreat or beseech (someone).To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way.To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to.To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to.To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind.

Example sentence: When you take care of yourself, you're a better person for others. When you feel good about yourself, you treat others better.

We hope you now know whether to use Cover or Treat in your sentence.

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