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cook vs keep

keep vs cook

cook and keep both are nouns.

cook and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cook Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of cook; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cook:
  • cook: prepare for eating by applying heat
  • keep: prevent (food) from rotting
cook (noun) keep (noun)
someone who cooks food 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
cook (verb) keep (verb)
transform and make suitable for consumption by heating prevent (food) from rotting
transform by heating prevent the action or expression of
prepare for eating by applying heat stick to correctly or closely
prepare a hot meal maintain by writing regular records
tamper, with the purpose of deception 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 cook and keep

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