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keep vs put up

put up vs keep

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

keep and put up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
put up No No Yes No
As verbs, put up is a hyponym of keep; that is, put up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: prevent (food) from rotting
  • put up: preserve in a can or tin
Other hyponyms of keep include freeze-dry, conserve, dehydrate, desiccate, pickle, salt, can, tin, refrigerate, cure, corn.
keep (noun) put up (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 up (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting preserve in a can or tin
prevent the action or expression of put up with something or somebody unpleasant
stick to correctly or closely propose as a candidate for some honor
maintain by writing regular records place so as to be noticed
supply with necessities and support construct, build, or erect
hold and prevent from leaving make available for sale at an auction
retain possession of provide
look after; be the keeper of; have charge of provide someone with accomodation
retain rights to mount or put up
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 up

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