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control vs keep

keep vs control

control and keep both are nouns.

control and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of control; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than control:
  • control: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • keep: prevent the action or expression of
Other hypernyms of control include hold back, keep back, restrain.
control (noun) keep (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc a cell in a jail or prison
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine the financial means whereby one lives
power to direct or determine
discipline in personal and social activities
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
control (verb) keep (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of prevent (food) from rotting
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something prevent the action or expression of
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison stick to correctly or closely
handle and cause to function maintain by writing regular records
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage supply with necessities and support
exercise authoritative control or power over hold and prevent from leaving
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits retain possession of
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
place under restrictions; limit access to by law 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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