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confine vs keep

keep vs confine

confine is not a noun while keep is a noun.

confine and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
confine No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of confine; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than confine:
  • confine: prevent from leaving or from being removed
  • keep: prevent the action or expression of
Other hypernyms of confine include hold back, keep back, restrain.
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of confine; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than confine:
  • confine: deprive of freedom; take into confinement
  • keep: hold and prevent from leaving
confine (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
confine (verb) keep (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) prevent (food) from rotting
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement prevent the action or expression of
prevent from leaving or from being removed stick to correctly or closely
deprive of freedom; take into confinement maintain by writing regular records
close in 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 confine and keep

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