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moderate vs keep

keep vs moderate

moderate and keep both are nouns.

moderate is an adjective but keep is not an adjective.

moderate and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
moderate Yes Yes Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of moderate; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than moderate:
  • moderate: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • keep: prevent the action or expression of
Other hypernyms of moderate include hold back, keep back, restrain.
moderate (noun) keep (noun)
a person who takes a position in the political center 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
moderate (adjective) keep (adjective)
being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
not extreme
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
moderate (verb) keep (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else prevent (food) from rotting
make less fast or intense prevent the action or expression of
preside over stick to correctly or closely
make less strong or intense; soften maintain by writing regular records
make less severe or harsh supply with necessities and support
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits 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 moderate and keep

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