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put down vs preserve

preserve vs put down

put down is not a noun while preserve is a noun.

put down and preserve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
put down No No Yes No
preserve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, preserve is a hypernym of put down; that is, preserve is a word with a broader meaning than put down:
  • put down: make a record of; set down in permanent form
  • preserve: to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
Other hypernyms of put down include save.
put down (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
put down (verb) preserve (verb)
put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc. prevent (food) from rotting
make a record of; set down in permanent form keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
put in a horizontal position to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
put (an animal) to death keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
cause to come to the ground
Difference between put down and preserve

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