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swallow vs keep

keep vs swallow

swallow and keep both are nouns.

swallow and keep both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swallow Yes No Yes No
keep Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep is a hypernym of swallow; that is, keep is a word with a broader meaning than swallow:
  • swallow: keep from expressing
  • keep: prevent the action or expression of
Other hypernyms of swallow include hold back, keep back, restrain.
swallow (noun) keep (noun)
the act of swallowing the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations a cell in a jail or prison
a small amount of liquid food the financial means whereby one lives
swallow (verb) keep (verb)
believe or accept without questioning or challenge prevent (food) from rotting
keep from expressing prevent the action or expression of
tolerate or accommodate oneself to stick to correctly or closely
take back what one has said maintain by writing regular records
utter unclearly supply with necessities and support
engulf and destroy hold and prevent from leaving
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking retain possession of
enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing 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 swallow and keep

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