Definitions
- Referring to the act of holding onto something or keeping it in one's possession. - Describing the state of something that has been preserved or maintained over time. - Talking about the act of storing something in a particular place for future use.
- Referring to the act of keeping something in one's possession or control. - Describing the state of something that has been preserved or maintained over time. - Talking about the act of keeping someone in a particular position or role.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of keeping or holding onto something.
- 2Both words can describe the state of something being preserved or maintained over time.
- 3Both words can be used in the context of storing or keeping something for future use.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Kept is more commonly used in everyday language, while retained is more formal and often used in professional or legal contexts.
- 2Connotation: Kept has a neutral connotation, while retained can imply a sense of control or power over something or someone.
- 3Focus: Kept emphasizes possession or ownership, while retained emphasizes maintaining a particular state or position.
Remember this!
While kept and retained share similarities in their meanings, there are some differences between them. Kept is more commonly used in everyday language and emphasizes possession or ownership, while retained is more formal and implies maintaining a particular state or position. Additionally, kept has a wider range of verb forms, while retained has a more limited range of verb forms.
