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check vs keep

keep vs check

check and keep both are nouns.

check and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
check Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of check; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than check:
  • check: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • keep: prevent the action or expression of
Other hypernyms of check include hold back, keep back, restrain.
check (noun) keep (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey a cell in a jail or prison
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king the financial means whereby one lives
the act of inspecting or verifying
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
an appraisal of the state of affairs
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
the bill in a restaurant
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
a written order directing a bank to pay money
the state of inactivity following an interruption
check (verb) keep (verb)
slow the growth or development of prevent (food) from rotting
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only prevent the action or expression of
make cracks or chinks in stick to correctly or closely
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly maintain by writing regular records
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition supply with necessities and support
put a check mark on or near or next to hold and prevent from leaving
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something retain possession of
verify by consulting a source or authority look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
write out a check on a bank account retain rights to
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort maintain for use and service
place into check have as a supply
decline to initiate betting store or keep customarily
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost conform one's action or practice to
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey behave as expected during of holidays or rites
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping supply with room and board
consign for shipment on a vehicle maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control fail to spoil or rot
make an examination or investigation continue a certain state, condition, or activity
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits to rear
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
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