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keep
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- pronunciation:
- kip
- phrases:
- keep on, keep out, keep track
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
keeps, keeping, kept |
| definition 1: |
to hold or continue to hold.
The bank will keep your money for you.- synonyms:
- have, hold, possess
- antonyms:
- discard, lose, return, throw away
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| definition 2: |
to put or store.
You should keep milk in the refrigerator.- synonyms:
- store
- similar words:
- collect, place, put
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| definition 3: |
to cause to remain in a certain place, state or position.
Please keep the baby quiet.Keep the dog outside for a few minutes.- similar words:
- check, control, detain, hold, leave, limit, maintain, stay
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| definition 4: |
to continue.
Keep going along this road until you get to Main Street.- similar words:
- continue
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| related words: |
conserve, own, save, store |
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| phrase: |
keep on, keep out, keep track |
| derivation: |
kept (adj.) |
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