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keep vs reserve

reserve vs keep

keep and reserve both are nouns.

keep and reserve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
reserve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reserve is a hypernym of keep; that is, reserve is a word with a broader meaning than keep:
  • keep: retain rights to
  • reserve: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Other hypernyms of keep include book, hold.
keep (noun) reserve (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
a cell in a jail or prison formality and propriety of manner
the financial means whereby one lives armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
keep (verb) reserve (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
prevent the action or expression of obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
stick to correctly or closely hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
maintain by writing regular records arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
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
Difference between keep and reserve

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