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keep vs baffle

baffle vs keep

keep and baffle both are nouns.

keep and baffle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
baffle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, baffle is a hyponym of keep; that is, baffle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: prevent the action or expression of
  • baffle: restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
keep (noun) baffle (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives
keep (verb) baffle (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
prevent the action or expression of be a mystery or bewildering to
stick to correctly or closely hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
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 keep and baffle

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