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deduct vs keep

keep vs deduct

deduct is not a noun while keep is a noun.

deduct and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deduct No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of deduct; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than deduct:
  • deduct: retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
  • keep: retain possession of
Other hypernyms of deduct include hold on.
deduct (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
deduct (verb) keep (verb)
reason by deduction; establish by deduction prevent (food) from rotting
make a subtraction prevent the action or expression of
retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments 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 deduct and keep

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