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record vs keep

keep vs record

record and keep both are nouns.

record and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
record Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of record; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than record:
  • record: make a record of; set down in permanent form
  • keep: maintain by writing regular records
record (noun) keep (noun)
an extreme attainment; the best (or worst) performance ever attested (as in a sport) the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
the sum of recognized accomplishments a cell in a jail or prison
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove the financial means whereby one lives
a list of crimes for which an accused person has been previously convicted
a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction
the number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had
record (verb) keep (verb)
make a record of; set down in permanent form prevent (food) from rotting
register electronically prevent the action or expression of
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments stick to correctly or closely
be aware of 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 record and keep

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