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keep·er
 keeper
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- pronunciation:
- ki
pr
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one that keeps.
She has always been a keeper of promises.- similar words:
- holder, possessor
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| definition 2: |
a person responsible for care and keeping (often used in combination).
a beekeepera keeper of animals- similar words:
- attendant, caretaker, chaperon, conservator, custodian, guardian, possessor, protector, warden
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| definition 3: |
a manager of a certain type of business (often used in combination).
an innkeeper- similar words:
- manager
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| definition 4: |
a warden or guard.
How did he escape from his keepers?- synonyms:
- guard, warden
- similar words:
- bodyguard, escort, jailer, sentinel, sentry, watchman
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| definition 5: |
(informal) something worth keeping or holding on to.
This beautiful old phonograph is a keeper.Take care of that girlfriend of yours; she's a keeper!- synonyms:
- gem, jewel
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| related words: |
master, overseer, proprietor |
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