Definitions and Examples of retain, keep, maintain
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To keep possession of something; to continue to have something.
Example
He decided to retain his old phone instead of buying a new one.
To have or hold something in one's possession; to not give away or sell something.
Example
She decided to keep her car instead of selling it.
To keep something in good condition; to preserve something.
Example
He had to maintain his car regularly to keep it running smoothly.
Key Differences: retain vs keep vs maintain
- 1Retain means to keep possession of something, while supercede means to replace something.
- 2Keep means to have or hold something in one's possession, while supercede means to take the place of something.
- 3Maintain means to keep something in good condition, while supercede means to replace something with something else.
Effective Usage of retain, keep, maintain
- 1Business: Use these antonyms in business contexts when discussing changes in policies or procedures.
- 2Academics: Use these antonyms in academic writing when discussing the retention of information or ideas.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use these antonyms in everyday conversation to express the idea of keeping or preserving something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of supercede are retain, keep, and maintain. These words convey the opposite meaning of supercede, which is to replace or take the place of something or someone. Use these antonyms in business, academic, and everyday conversations to express the idea of keeping or preserving something.
