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keep vs detain

detain vs keep

keep is a noun but detain is not a noun.

keep and detain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
detain No No Yes No
As verbs, detain is a hypernym of keep; that is, detain is a word with a broader meaning than keep:
  • keep: hold and prevent from leaving
  • detain: deprive of freedom; take into confinement
Other hypernyms of keep include confine.
keep (noun) detain (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) detain (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting cause to be slowed down or delayed
prevent the action or expression of stop or halt
stick to correctly or closely deprive of freedom; take into confinement
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 detain

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