keep
/kip/
noun
- The cost of providing food and other basic needs for someone.
- He earns barely enough for his keep.
- She pays for her own keep now.
- The job includes room and keep.
- The strongest part of a castle, usually a large tower, where people could defend themselves.
- The soldiers retreated to the keep when the castle walls were breached.
- Visitors can explore the ancient keep and its dungeons.
- From the top of the keep, you can see the entire valley.
verb
- To continue to have or hold something; to not give away, lose, or throw away.
- Please keep your ticket until you leave the theater.
- She keeps all her childhood toys in a box under the bed.
- I decided to keep the old photograph because it reminded me of my grandmother.
- To cause someone or something to stay in a particular state, condition, or position.
- Try to keep your desk organized during the school year.
- This blanket will keep you warm on cold nights.
- Keep the door closed so the cat doesn't get out.
- To continue doing something; to not stop.
- Keep walking straight until you see the blue house.
- The baby kept crying even after being fed.
- I told him to keep trying and not give up.
- To store something in a particular place.
- Where do you keep the extra keys?
- She keeps her jewelry in a small safe.
- We keep our winter clothes in the attic during summer.
- To write down or record information regularly.
- The accountant keeps detailed records of all expenses.
- My grandmother keeps a diary every day.
- Do you keep a list of books you have read?
- To provide someone with food, money, and other things needed to live.
- The farm keeps the whole village with fresh vegetables.
- He works hard to keep his family.
- She earns just enough to keep herself.
- To delay someone or make them late.
- What kept you so long?
- Sorry I'm late — the meeting kept me.
- Don't let me keep you from your work.