maintain vs distance

distance vs maintain

maintain is not a noun while distance is a noun.

maintain and distance both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
maintain	No	No	Yes	No
distance	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, distance is a hyponym of maintain; that is, distance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than maintain:

maintain: cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
distance: keep at a distance

Other hyponyms of maintain include pressurise, pressurize, bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold, hold over, conserve, preserve, housekeep.

maintain (noun)	distance (noun)
	the property created by the space between two objects or points
	size of the gap between two places
	indifference by personal withdrawal
	a distant region
	the interval between two times
	a remote point in time

maintain (verb)	distance (verb)
stick to correctly or closely	go far ahead of
state categorically	keep at a distance
state or assert
support against an opponent
maintain by writing regular records
supply with necessities and support
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
have and exercise
maintain for use and service
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

Difference between maintain and distance

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