keep vs check

keep and check both are nouns.

keep and check both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
keep	Yes	No	Yes	No
check	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, check is a hyponym of keep; that is, check is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:

keep: prevent the action or expression of
check: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other hyponyms of keep include hold, blink, blink away, wink, harness, rein, rule, baffle, regulate, swallow, confine, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.

keep (noun)	check (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
a cell in a jail or prison	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
the financial means whereby one lives	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
	the act of inspecting or verifying
	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
	an appraisal of the state of affairs
	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
	the bill in a restaurant
	a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
	a written order directing a bank to pay money
	the state of inactivity following an interruption

keep (verb)	check (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting	slow the growth or development of
prevent the action or expression of	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
stick to correctly or closely	make cracks or chinks in
maintain by writing regular records	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
supply with necessities and support	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
hold and prevent from leaving	put a check mark on or near or next to
retain possession of	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of	verify by consulting a source or authority
retain rights to	write out a check on a bank account
maintain for use and service	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
have as a supply	place into check
store or keep customarily	decline to initiate betting
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature	mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
conform one's action or practice to	stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
behave as expected during of holidays or rites	abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity	stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
supply with room and board	hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger	consign for shipment on a vehicle
fail to spoil or rot	develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
continue a certain state, condition, or activity	make an examination or investigation
to rear	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
	be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

keep vs check

keep and check both are nouns.

keep and check both are verbs.

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