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move vs keep

keep vs move

move and keep both are nouns.

move and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
move Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of move; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move:
  • move: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • keep: continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Other hyponyms of move include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, use, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, play, take, guard, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
move (noun) keep (noun)
the act of deciding to do something the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
the act of changing your residence or place of business a cell in a jail or prison
(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game the financial means whereby one lives
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
the act of changing location from one place to another
move (verb) keep (verb)
be in a state of action prevent (food) from rotting
go or proceed from one point to another prevent the action or expression of
progress by being changed stick to correctly or closely
propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting maintain by writing regular records
have a turn; make one's move in a game supply with necessities and support
give an incentive for action hold and prevent from leaving
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon retain possession of
arouse sympathy or compassion in look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion retain rights to
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense maintain for use and service
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment have as a supply
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically store or keep customarily
dispose of by selling stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
follow a procedure or take a course conform one's action or practice to
live one's life in a specified environment 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
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