keep vs ready

keep and ready both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
keep	Yes	No	Yes	No
ready	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, ready is a hypernym of keep; that is, ready is a word with a broader meaning than keep:

Other hypernyms of keep include cook, fix, make, prepare.

keep (noun)	ready (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress	poised for action
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives

keep (adjective)	ready (adjective)
	completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
	apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
	made suitable and available for immediate use
	mentally disposed
	(of especially money) immediately available

keep (verb)	ready (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
prevent the action or expression of	prepare for eating by applying heat
stick to correctly or closely
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