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keeper

Pronunciation: [ˈkiːpər]

Word

Context: “responsibility”

(noun) a person who takes care of something or someone. This could be a person keeping something safe or someone looking after a pet or a child.

Example

My uncle is the keeper of the family traditions and tells us stories about our past.

Example

He was not a good keeper of his promises and often let people down.

Example

Who is the keeper of the park where we play?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a player in a sport, especially soccer, who is responsible for guarding the goal. This person tries to stop the other team from scoring.

Example

The keeper made an amazing save and kept our team in the game.

Example

The keeper allowed too many goals, and we lost the match.

Example

Did the keeper catch that difficult shot on goal?

Context: “responsibility”

(verb) to hold on to something carefully or to take care of something. This means you make sure it is safe and in good condition.

Example

I will keeper my sister's secret until she tells everyone.

Example

He did not keeper the fragile vase, and it broke.

Example

Can you keeper the cat while I am away for the weekend?

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