preserve vs resume

resume vs preserve

preserve and resume both are nouns.

preserve and resume both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
preserve	Yes	No	Yes	No
resume	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

preserve: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
resume: take up or begin anew

Other hyponyms of preserve include re-start, restart, hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist, perpetuate, keep up, prolong, sustain, mummify.

preserve (noun)	resume (noun)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar	short descriptive summary (of events)
a reservation where animals are protected	a summary of your academic and work history
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

preserve (verb)	resume (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting	take up or begin anew
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction	return to a previous location or condition
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use	give a summary (of)
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last	assume anew
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

Difference between preserve and resume

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