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rest vs keep

keep vs rest

rest and keep both are nouns.

rest and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rest Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hyponym of rest; that is, keep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rest:
  • rest: stay the same; remain in a certain state
  • keep: fail to spoil or rot
Other hyponyms of rest include keep out, sit tight, stay together, stick together, stand, stay fresh, be.
rest (noun) keep (noun)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a support on which things can be put a cell in a jail or prison
a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration the financial means whereby one lives
something left after other parts have been taken away
a state of inaction
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
a pause for relaxation
rest (verb) keep (verb)
be at rest prevent (food) from rotting
stay the same; remain in a certain state prevent the action or expression of
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax stick to correctly or closely
give a rest to maintain by writing regular records
not move; be in a resting position supply with necessities and support
sit, as on a branch hold and prevent from leaving
rest on or as if on a pillow retain possession of
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
be inactive, refrain from acting retain rights to
have a place in relation to something else maintain for use and service
be inherent or innate in 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 rest and keep

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