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keep vs withhold

withhold vs keep

keep is a noun but withhold is not a noun.

keep and withhold both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep Yes No Yes No
withhold No No Yes No
As verbs, withhold is a hyponym of keep; that is, withhold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep:
  • keep: retain possession of
  • withhold: retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
keep (noun) withhold (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) withhold (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting hold back; refuse to hand over or share
prevent the action or expression of retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
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
Difference between keep and withhold

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