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keep vs hold over

hold over vs keep

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

keep and hold over both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
hold over No No Yes No
As verbs, hold over is a hyponym of keep; that is, hold over is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: retain possession of
  • hold over: hold over goods to be sold for the next season
As verbs, hold over is a hyponym of keep; that is, hold over is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
  • hold over: keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time
keep (noun) hold 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) hold over (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting intimidate somebody (with a threat)
prevent the action or expression of hold over goods to be sold for the next season
stick to correctly or closely keep in a position or state from an earlier period of time
maintain by writing regular records continue a term of office past the normal period of time
supply with necessities and support hold back to a later time
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 hold over

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