RETAINING Synonyms
There are 15 synonyms of the word
retaining.
(exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word retaining. (close relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word retaining. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RETAINING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | holding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 2 | protecting | verbv | ||||
| 3 | saving | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | conserving | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 5 | maintaining | verbv | ||||
| 6 | preserving | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 7 | safeguarding | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | securing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 9 | upholding | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 10 | keep | verbv | ||||
| 11 | continue | verbv | ||||
| 12 | hold | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | hold back | verbv | ||||
| 14 | keep back | verbv | ||||
| 15 | keep on | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For RETAINING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
retaining, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
bear
carry
contain
hold
holding
keep
keeping
prolong
remember
supporting
sustain
conserving
maintaining
preserving
storing
upholding
Phrases (3)
hold onkeep upthink ofAlternatives for HOLDING
Words (81)
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