keep off vs refrain
refrain vs keep offkeep off is not a noun while refrain is a noun.
keep off and refrain both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| keep off | No | No | Yes | No |
| refrain | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
refrain is a hypernym of
keep off; that is, refrain is a
word with a broader meaning than keep off:
- keep off: refrain from certain foods or beverages
- refrain: choose not to consume
| keep off (noun) | refrain (noun) |
|---|---|
| the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers |
| keep off (verb) | refrain (verb) |
|---|---|
| refrain from entering or walking onto | choose not to consume |
| refrain from certain foods or beverages | resist doing something |
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