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carry over vs keep

keep vs carry over

carry over is not a noun while keep is a noun.

carry over and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
carry over No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of carry over; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than carry over:
  • carry over: hold over goods to be sold for the next season
  • keep: retain possession of
Other hypernyms of carry over include hold on.
carry over (noun) keep (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives
carry over (verb) keep (verb)
transfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another prevent (food) from rotting
transfer from one time period to the next prevent the action or expression of
transport from one place or state to another stick to correctly or closely
hold over goods to be sold for the next season maintain by writing regular records
supply with necessities and support
hold and prevent from leaving
retain possession of
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
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
Difference between carry over and keep

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