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Retainer vs Retaining - What's the difference?

retainer | retaining |

As a noun retainer

is a dependent or follower of someone of rank.

As an adjective retaining is

of or pertaining to something that retains something else, as with a retaining wall.

As a verb retaining is

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retainer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
  • A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.
  • Any thing or person that retains.
  • A fee one pays to reserve the other's time for services.
  • This lawyer charges a retainer for his work .
  • (dentistry): A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
  • See also

    * brace

    Anagrams

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    retaining

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to something that retains something else, as with a retaining wall.
  • Verb

    (head)