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reserve vs keep

keep vs reserve

reserve and keep both are nouns.

reserve and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reserve Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of reserve; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reserve:
  • reserve: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
  • keep: retain rights to
Other hyponyms of reserve include hold open, keep open, save.
reserve (noun) keep (noun)
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
formality and propriety of manner a cell in a jail or prison
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency the financial means whereby one lives
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
reserve (verb) keep (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause prevent (food) from rotting
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance prevent the action or expression of
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency stick to correctly or closely
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance 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 reserve and keep

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