keep

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keep is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Verb 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words 3 Noun 3.1 Synonyms

[change] Pronunciation

• enPR: kēp
• IPA: /kiːp/
• SAMPA: /ki:p/
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[change] Verb

Plain form keep

Third person singular keeps

Simple past kept

Past participle kept

Present participle keeping

1. When you keep something for someone, you make something safe.

   I will keep your money for you.

2. When you keep something, you do not give it back.

   Keep the change.

3. (linking) When you keep, you stay.

   Keep quiet.

[change] Synonyms

• (guard) guard, protect, safeguard
• (not give) reserve

[change] Antonyms

• (guard) leave unguarded, betray
• (not give) give, give back, return

[change] Related words

• keeper
• keepsake

[change] Noun

Singular keep

Plural keeps

1. A keep is a special safe area of a castle.

   The king lived in the keep during the battle.

[change] Synonyms

• castle
• fortress
• stronghold