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run on vs keep

keep vs run on

run on is not a noun while keep is a noun.

run on and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
run on No No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of run on; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than run on:
  • run on: continue uninterrupted
  • keep: continue a certain state, condition, or activity
Other hypernyms of run on include continue, go along, go on, proceed.
run on (noun) keep (noun)
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
a cell in a jail or prison
the financial means whereby one lives
run on (verb) keep (verb)
talk or narrate at length prevent (food) from rotting
continue uninterrupted prevent the action or expression of
stick to correctly or closely
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 run on and keep

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