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keep back vs keep

keep vs keep back

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

keep back and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep back No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep back and keep are synonyms defined as:
  • keep back and keep: prevent the action or expression of
Other synonyms of keep back include hold back, restrain.
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of keep back; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than keep back:
  • keep back: secure and keep for possible future use or application
  • keep: retain possession of
Other hypernyms of keep back include hold on.
keep back (noun) keep (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 back (verb) keep (verb)
prevent the action or expression of prevent (food) from rotting
hold back; refuse to hand over or share prevent the action or expression of
secure and keep for possible future use or application 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 back and keep

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