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detain vs keep

keep vs detain

detain is not a noun while keep is a noun.

detain and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
detain No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of detain; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than detain:
  • detain: deprive of freedom; take into confinement
  • keep: hold and prevent from leaving
detain (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
detain (verb) keep (verb)
cause to be slowed down or delayed prevent (food) from rotting
stop or halt prevent the action or expression of
deprive of freedom; take into confinement 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 detain and keep

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