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resume vs preserve

preserve vs resume

resume and preserve both are nouns.

resume and preserve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resume Yes No Yes No
preserve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, preserve is a hypernym of resume; that is, preserve is a word with a broader meaning than resume:
  • resume: take up or begin anew
  • preserve: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Other hypernyms of resume include bear on, carry on, continue, uphold.
resume (noun) preserve (noun)
short descriptive summary (of events) fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
a summary of your academic and work history a reservation where animals are protected
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
resume (verb) preserve (verb)
take up or begin anew prevent (food) from rotting
return to a previous location or condition keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
give a summary (of) to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
assume anew keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
Difference between resume and preserve

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