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keep vs hinder

hinder vs keep

keep is a noun but hinder is not a noun.

keep is not an adjective while hinder is an adjective.

keep and hinder both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
hinder No Yes Yes No
As verbs, hinder is a hyponym of keep; that is, hinder is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
  • hinder: be a hindrance or obstacle to
keep (noun) hinder (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 (adjective) hinder (adjective)
located at or near the back of an animal
keep (verb) hinder (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting put at a disadvantage
prevent the action or expression of hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
stick to correctly or closely be a hindrance or obstacle to
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 hinder

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