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rule vs keep

keep vs rule

rule and keep both are nouns.

rule and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rule Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of rule; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than rule:
  • rule: keep in check
  • keep: prevent the action or expression of
Other hypernyms of rule include hold back, keep back, restrain.
rule (noun) keep (noun)
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior a cell in a jail or prison
something regarded as a normative example the financial means whereby one lives
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
dominance or power through legal authority
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
rule (verb) keep (verb)
keep in check prevent (food) from rotting
decide with authority prevent the action or expression of
decide on and make a declaration about stick to correctly or closely
mark or draw with a ruler maintain by writing regular records
exercise authority over; as of nations supply with necessities and support
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance hold and prevent from leaving
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac 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
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