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act vs keep

keep vs act

act and keep both are nouns.

act and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of act; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • keep: continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Other hyponyms of act include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, use, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, play, take, guard, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
act (noun) keep (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet a cell in a jail or prison
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body the financial means whereby one lives
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
act (verb) keep (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself prevent (food) from rotting
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind prevent the action or expression of
discharge one's duties stick to correctly or closely
play a role or part maintain by writing regular records
perform on a stage or theater supply with necessities and support
behave unnaturally or affectedly hold and prevent from leaving
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) retain possession of
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
be suitable for theatrical performance retain rights to
maintain for use and service
have as a supply
store or keep customarily
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
conform one's action or practice to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
supply with room and board
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
fail to spoil or rot
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
to rear
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