keep
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/kiːp/
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/kiːp/
verb
A1
to have something and not lose it
Keep your keys in a safe place so you don't lose them.
A1
to put something in a place for later
Keep your toys in the box when you're done playing.
A1
to save something for someone
Please keep a piece of cake for me if I'm late.
A1
to stay the same or make something stay the same
Keep the door closed to keep the cold air out.
A2
to do something again and again
Why do you keep asking the same question?
B1
to not tell a secret
She promised to keep my secret safe.
B1
to do what you promised
He always keeps his promises to his friends.
B1
to write things down to remember
I keep a diary to remember my daily life.
R
to have and care for animals
They keep chickens in their garden for fresh eggs.
R
to own and run a store
My uncle used to keep a small grocery store.
R
to pay for someone's needs
He works hard to keep his family fed and happy.
R
to make someone wait
I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long.
R
to ask about someone's health
How is your father keeping these days?
R
to stay fresh and good
Milk will keep longer if you put it in the fridge.
R
to protect someone from harm
We pray that God will keep you safe on your journey.
R
to guard the goal in sports
The goalkeeper must keep the ball out of the net.
noun
R
the things you need to live and their cost
He works to earn his keep and pay for his food and home.
R
the main tower of an old castle
The ancient castle's keep was the strongest part of the building.
translation
to have something and not lose it; to put something in a place for later; to save something for someone; to stay the same or make something stay the same; to do something again and again; to not tell a secret; to do what you promised; to write things down to remember; to have and care for animals; to own and run a store; to pay for someone's needs; to make someone wait; to ask about someone's health; to stay fresh and good; to protect someone from harm; to guard the goal in sports
the things you need to live and their cost; the main tower of an old castle
Word Forms
Past
kept
3rd Present
keeps
Progressive
keeping
Perfect
kept
Plural
keeps