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keep vs restrain

restrain vs keep

keep is a noun but restrain is not a noun.

keep and restrain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
restrain No No Yes No
As verbs, keep and restrain are synonyms defined as:
  • keep and restrain: prevent the action or expression of
Other synonyms of keep include hold back, keep back.
As verbs, restrain is a hyponym of keep; that is, restrain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
  • restrain: prevent (someone or something) from doing something
keep (noun) restrain (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) restrain (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting prevent the action or expression of
prevent the action or expression of to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
stick to correctly or closely restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
maintain by writing regular records prevent (someone or something) from doing something
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 restrain

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