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put up vs keep

keep vs put up

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

put up and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
put up No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of put up; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than put up:
  • put up: preserve in a can or tin
  • keep: prevent (food) from rotting
Other hypernyms of put up include preserve.
put up (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 up (verb) keep (verb)
preserve in a can or tin prevent (food) from rotting
put up with something or somebody unpleasant prevent the action or expression of
propose as a candidate for some honor stick to correctly or closely
place so as to be noticed maintain by writing regular records
construct, build, or erect supply with necessities and support
make available for sale at an auction hold and prevent from leaving
provide retain possession of
provide someone with accomodation look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
mount or put up 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 up and keep

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