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keep back vs rein

rein vs keep back

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

keep back and rein both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep back No No Yes No
rein Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rein is a hyponym of keep back; that is, rein is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep back:
  • keep back: prevent the action or expression of
  • rein: keep in check
Other hyponyms of keep back include hold, blink, blink away, wink, harness, rule, baffle, regulate, swallow, confine, check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.
keep back (noun) rein (noun)
one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
any means of control
keep back (verb) rein (verb)
prevent the action or expression of keep in check
hold back; refuse to hand over or share stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
secure and keep for possible future use or application stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
control and direct with or as if by reins
Difference between keep back and rein

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