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keep

Pronunciation: [/kiːp/]

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keep: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use keep in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

I will keep this book on my shelf.

Example

He didn't want to keep the old clothes anymore.

Example

Will you keep this toy or give it away?

Context: “maintain”

(verb) to continue in a specified state, position, or activity. It's about not stopping something or making it stay the same.

Example

She tries to keep her room clean every day.

Example

They couldn't keep the project on schedule.

Example

How do you keep your plants healthy?

Context: “secrets/confidences”

(verb) to have or retain something confidential, secret, or private. It's about not revealing something to others.

Example

Can you keep my secret safe?

Example

He couldn't keep his promise to keep the surprise party a secret.

Example

Do you think you can keep this between us?

Context: “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.

Example

She always saves a little from her allowance as keep.

Example

I don't have enough keep to go on a shopping spree.

Example

How much keep do you have for the trip?

How to pronounce keep

Pronunciation: [/kiːp/]

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