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keep vs put down

put down vs keep

keep is a noun but put down is not a noun.

keep and put down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
put down No No Yes No
As verbs, put down is a hypernym of keep; that is, put down is a word with a broader meaning than keep:
  • keep: maintain by writing regular records
  • put down: make a record of; set down in permanent form
Other hypernyms of keep include enter, record.
keep (noun) put down (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) put down (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
prevent the action or expression of make a record of; set down in permanent form
stick to correctly or closely put in a horizontal position
maintain by writing regular records remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
supply with necessities and support cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
hold and prevent from leaving put (an animal) to death
retain possession of reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of cause to come to the ground
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 put down

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