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keep vs put in

put in vs keep

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

keep and put in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
put in No No Yes No
As verbs, put in is a hyponym of keep; that is, put in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: retain possession of
  • put in: keep or lay aside for future use
keep (noun) put in (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 in (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
prevent the action or expression of break into a conversation
stick to correctly or closely to insert between other elements
maintain by writing regular records make an application as for a job or funding
supply with necessities and support set up for use
hold and prevent from leaving keep or lay aside for future use
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 put in

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