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persevere vs preserve

preserve vs persevere

persevere is not a noun while preserve is a noun.

persevere and preserve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
persevere No No Yes No
preserve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, preserve is a hypernym of persevere; that is, preserve is a word with a broader meaning than persevere:
  • persevere: be persistent, refuse to stop
  • preserve: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Other hypernyms of persevere include bear on, carry on, continue, uphold.
persevere (noun) preserve (noun)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
a reservation where animals are protected
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
persevere (verb) preserve (verb)
be persistent, refuse to stop prevent (food) from rotting
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
Difference between persevere and preserve

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