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prolong vs keep

keep vs prolong

prolong is not a noun while keep is a noun.

prolong and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prolong No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of prolong; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prolong:
  • prolong: lengthen or extend in duration or space
  • keep: allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
Other hyponyms of prolong include continue, keep on, retain.
prolong (noun) keep (noun)
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
prolong (verb) keep (verb)
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer prevent (food) from rotting
lengthen or extend in duration or space prevent the action or expression of
stick to correctly or closely
maintain by writing regular records
supply with necessities and support
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 prolong and keep

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