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keep vs carry over

carry over vs keep

keep is a noun but carry over is not a noun.

keep and carry over both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
carry over No No Yes No
As verbs, carry over is a hyponym of keep; that is, carry over is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: retain possession of
  • carry over: hold over goods to be sold for the next season
keep (noun) carry over (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
keep (verb) carry over (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting transfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another
prevent the action or expression of transfer from one time period to the next
stick to correctly or closely transport from one place or state to another
maintain by writing regular records hold over goods to be sold for the next season
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 carry over

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