reserve vs keep back

keep back vs reserve

reserve is a noun but keep back is not a noun.

reserve and keep back both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reserve	Yes	No	Yes	No
keep back	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, keep back is a hypernym of reserve; that is, keep back is a word with a broader meaning than reserve:

reserve: hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
keep back: hold back; refuse to hand over or share

Other hypernyms of reserve include withhold.

reserve (noun)	keep back (noun)
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
formality and propriety of manner
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
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 back (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause	prevent the action or expression of
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance	hold back; refuse to hand over or share
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency	secure and keep for possible future use or application
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

Difference between reserve and keep back

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