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keep back vs blink

blink vs keep back

keep back is not a noun while blink is a noun.

keep back and blink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep back No No Yes No
blink Yes No Yes No
As verbs, blink is a hyponym of keep back; that is, blink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep back:
  • keep back: prevent the action or expression of
  • blink: keep back by blinking
Other hyponyms of keep back include hold, blink away, wink, harness, rein, rule, baffle, regulate, swallow, confine, check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.
keep back (noun) blink (noun)
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
keep back (verb) blink (verb)
prevent the action or expression of briefly shut the eyes
hold back; refuse to hand over or share keep back by blinking
secure and keep for possible future use or application gleam or glow intermittently
Difference between keep back and blink

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