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corn vs keep

keep vs corn

corn and keep both are nouns.

corn and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
corn Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of corn; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than corn:
  • corn: preserve with large-grained rock salt
  • keep: prevent (food) from rotting
Other hypernyms of corn include preserve.
corn (noun) keep (noun)
something sentimental or trite the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
ears of corn that can be prepared and served for human food a cell in a jail or prison
whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn the financial means whereby one lives
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
(Great Britain) any of various cereal plants (especially the dominant crop of the region--wheat in Great Britain or oats in Scotland and Ireland)
the dried grains or kernels or corn used as animal feed or ground for meal
a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
corn (verb) keep (verb)
preserve with large-grained rock salt prevent (food) from rotting
feed (cattle) with corn prevent the action or expression of
stick to correctly or closely
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 corn and keep

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