keep

Meaning

to have and retain possession of; to continue doing

to have or retain possession of something

Example Sentences

I keep my books on the shelf.

Please keep your room clean and tidy.

Synonyms

retain, maintain, preserve, hold

Entry 1

retain, maintain, preserve, hold

Entry 2

retain, maintain, preserve, hold

Antonyms

lose, discard, throw away, give up

Entry 1

lose, discard, throw away, give up

Entry 2

discard, throw away, lose, give up

Collocations

keep safe, keep quiet, keep calm, keep secret, keep in mind, keep track of, keep up with, keep promise, keep records

Entry 1

keep safe, keep quiet, keep calm, keep secret, keep in mind, keep track of, keep up with

Entry 2

keep safe, keep quiet, keep calm, keep secret, keep promise, keep records