Change
Change verb - To make different in some way.
Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
How words are described
| full | full change | full keep |
| complete | complete change | complete keep |
| original | original change | original keep |
| single | single change | single keep |
| Other adjectives: visible, small, actual, massive, big, extreme, great, huge, slight, main, important, major, dramatic. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Also keep in mind this was made before the reveal of what actually happened to Naruto's mother so keep that change in mind when they get to it.
- A quick change artist can keep that rolling until he ends up walking away with a $100 bill.
Source: Quick Change -
Candace decideds to keep hers, but Stacy leaves the party to change into a The Scarlet Pimpernel costume instead.
Source: Dresses the Same
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