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ready vs keep

keep vs ready

ready and keep both are nouns.

ready is an adjective but keep is not an adjective.

ready and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ready Yes Yes Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of ready; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ready:
  • ready: prepare for eating by applying heat
  • keep: prevent (food) from rotting
ready (noun) keep (noun)
poised for action 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
ready (adjective) keep (adjective)
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
made suitable and available for immediate use
mentally disposed
(of especially money) immediately available
ready (verb) keep (verb)
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc prevent (food) from rotting
prepare for eating by applying heat 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 ready and keep

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