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put in vs keep

keep vs put in

put in is not a noun while keep is a noun.

put in and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
put in No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of put in; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than put in:
  • put in: keep or lay aside for future use
  • keep: retain possession of
Other hypernyms of put in include hold on.
put in (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
put in (verb) keep (verb)
place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing prevent (food) from rotting
break into a conversation prevent the action or expression of
to insert between other elements stick to correctly or closely
make an application as for a job or funding maintain by writing regular records
set up for use supply with necessities and support
keep or lay aside for future use 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 put in and keep

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