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grow vs keep

keep vs grow

grow is not a noun while keep is a noun.

grow and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grow No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of grow; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than grow:
  • grow: cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
  • keep: to rear
Other hyponyms of grow include carry, overproduce.
grow (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
grow (verb) keep (verb)
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) prevent (food) from rotting
become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain prevent the action or expression of
cause to grow or develop stick to correctly or closely
increase in size by natural process maintain by writing regular records
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become supply with necessities and support
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation hold and prevent from leaving
grow emotionally or mature retain possession of
become attached by or as if by the process of growth look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques retain rights to
come into existence; take on form or shape 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 grow and keep

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