keep
Произношение: [/kiːp/]
Слово
Контекст: «possession/ownership»
(verb) to have and retain possession of something. Like when you own a toy and you want to continue having it with you.
Пример
I will keep this book on my shelf.
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He didn't want to keep the old clothes anymore.
Пример
Will you keep this toy or give it away?
Контекст: «maintain»
(verb) to continue in a specified state, position, or activity. It's about not stopping something or making it stay the same.
Пример
She tries to keep her room clean every day.
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They couldn't keep the project on schedule.
Пример
How do you keep your plants healthy?
Контекст: «secrets/confidences»
(verb) to have or retain something confidential, secret, or private. It's about not revealing something to others.
Пример
Can you keep my secret safe?
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He couldn't keep his promise to keep the surprise party a secret.
Пример
Do you think you can keep this between us?
Контекст: «guard/counting»
(noun) the financial means to live, or the amount of money one has to spend. It's about having enough money to buy things.
Пример
She always saves a little from her allowance as keep.
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I don't have enough keep to go on a shopping spree.
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How much keep do you have for the trip?
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